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Jane Eyre was one of the first love stories I ever read, possibly the very first, and it remains one of my favorites. It has been made into a movie many times, the latest in release now. So, here's a walk down memory lane. I tried to find a trailer from all the Jane Eyre films that were ever made (not sure if any are missing). And since a trailer wasn't available for most, short clips have been substituted. (I wanted to keep them short, so you'll see the first meeting of Jane and Mr. Rochester several times. Apparently the horse scene is one of the shortest clips available). Here they are, in order, from earliest to most recent:
1934 -
1943 - Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine
1970 - Susannah York and George C. Scott
1973 -
1983 - Timothy Dalton
1996 - the Franco Zeffirelli version with William Hurt
1997 -
2006 -
2011 -
So, what do you think of Jane Eyre, and if you've seen any of these movies, which was your favorite?
I've only seen a couple of them, but I do want to see this latest one.
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I do love the Story "Jane Eyre". I have read the book numerous times over the years. I have only see the 1983 version. Quite recently actually. It's okay. I would also like to see the newest version.
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"Jane Eyre" remains one of my favorite books of all time. I have seen numerous screen retellings, but for me the definitive film version is the one starring George C. Scott and Susannah York. It made a huge impression on me as a young viewer, and I am still thrilled each time I see it again. There is something about the way George C. Scott says her name "Jane". He loads those four letters with different meaning each time he says the name, but each meaning contains a world of feelings.
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Virginia, the George C. Scott, Susannah York version is the one I saw, and I loved it. Besides my fascination with George C. Scott as Rochester (despite not being British, I thought he was perfect for the role), there was something hauntingly beautiful about the music. I've heard good things about the 2006 BBC version, too, so I'll have to hunt that one down.
ReplyDeleteMary, I've never seen the 1983 version (although I do like Timothy Dalton, so I may look for it). I remember being in my teens and seeing him for the first time in Wuthering Heights. My girlfriend and I went several more times just to gaze at him. Later, I grew up and away from both the actor and Wuthering Heights (Heathcliff really was kind of a scary guy, wasn't he?), but I'd still like to see that version of Jane Eyre.
ReplyDelete1973! My favorite version! Great scene!
ReplyDelete1983 I grew up with: Tim's the best part.
1969: Cinematography (And an English Pastoral score by the young John Williams!) Edward is sooo not Edward and St. john???
1996 was horrid script -- what awful grammar. The best scene was after the Fire in Edward's room.
2006 -- I liked the revisions, eg, Rochester teasing Jane forthe "paid subordinates" blunder. The parting scene is just WRONG.
2011: is too brief, but ENJOY! He's a wicked delight. She has an old soul for one so young.
Annamir,
ReplyDeleteYou've obviously seen a lot of these! Thank you for the commentary (I like William Hurt, but I suspected that he wouldn't be all that convincing in the role--that's the 1996 one, right)? Can't wait to see the new one!
It is sad to admit, but I have not actually read the book... I believe I have a digital version... have to double check.
ReplyDeleteAs for the movies, I have seen two of the older ones years ago...
Colleen, yes, it's in the public domain, so you can download it and read it for free if you don't already have it. I'm not sure if I like it so much because I was young the first time I read it and now it's a sentimental favorite or if it's just that good a book. Some things I loved when I was younger but couldn't get into once a few years had passed.
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