Jane Eyre (1956) Miniseries Review!

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@StephenSkinner-y1c Ай бұрын

Never thought being an ex-military guy who loves science fiction and motorcycles that I'd ever watch a presentation about an obscure 1950's version of Jane Eyre and be interested from start to finish! I started watching Jerome for the science fiction reviews, well now I guess she has dragged me kicking and screaming into an appreciation of classic romance fiction. I had read Middlemarch and Tess of the D'Urbervilles when I was a late teen on the insistence of my mother, and soon realized they were great literature, but never followed them up with further reading. Books by Ray Bradbury, Frank Herbert, A. E. van Vogt and Michael Moorcock were more my thing. But staying in one genre for an adult life, good as it is, was a mistake that Jerome has helped me overcome. Makes me wonder though, what she would make of Elric of Melniboné. That would be an interesting presentation!

@sumo0172 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video! I'm very glad you got to watch this very rare version

@sams5963 Ай бұрын

More Jane Eyre analysis from Jerome. ALWAYS A TREAT. ❤️♥️🌸🌸💐

@ErrolConner-p8p Ай бұрын

I wasn’t sure if this version still existed or not. So much has been “ lost “ over the years. I know you are a huge Jane Eyre fan, so I’m glad you got to see it. I’ll have to revisit this version.

@peterkarargiris4110 Ай бұрын

Well done WB. I have a small collection of British tv series (none this old) but invariably, there's at least one episode missing . But luckily, somebody way back in the VHS era recorded that episode straight from the tv. It's amazing that you finally got to see this.

@richardenglish2195 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for drawing my attention to this production: I thought I'd never get to see it, too! Big fan of playwright Constance Cox, who wrote this adaptation alongside many other classic television serials and plays (most notably Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and her wonderful adaptations of Bleak House and Oliver Twist from 1959 and 1962 respectively). I'll return to the review when I've watched the serial.

@Lokster71 Ай бұрын

This was an enjoyable watch. I'm always astonished to discover a bit of 50s/60s British TV that survived. As a Doctor Who fan I'm more than aware of how much got destroyed. It is understandable based on the times, but so much went that I'd love to see. I should re-read Jane Eyre again. It has been a while.

@alandhopewell Ай бұрын

Hello, you're on early! Glad to see you!

@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis. Ай бұрын

Thank you for doing an analysis of this, I have only seen this version once, a very long time ago so, I can't remember it fully si, I shall revisit it now that it available. I'm glad that you seem to enjoy a fair bit of it. 🙂

@russellfarina9099 Ай бұрын

The photos of the production used on your review looked very good, realistic and true to your discussion on the miniseries. Added so much to a wonderful presentation. Great job once again jw!

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@steve4films Ай бұрын

Great to hear these deep dives from someone who knows their stuff 👍

@bartolomeuomacduibheamhnad6855 Ай бұрын

I was very excited to learn this version was on KZbin and you were going to review it :D I had known about this version and seen some still images but never believed I’d be able to see it so once again I offer you a big thank you :) It may not be a surprise but I really enjoyed it, I watched the entire three plus hours last night and the time flew by, it was a nice cosy night in front of the Thornfield fire. A few years ago I made a silly joke in a comment on your channel about Rochester standing on a ladder against a tree shouting Jane in an attempt to get her to return to him, Stanley Bakers Rochester would be the Rochester to do that, he did seem a little tricky at times lol, his rage at Jane for not liking the garments he chose for her was way overboard, this version of Rochester appeared to really like his patterns and silks and became deeply offended when his taste was questioned lol, when Jane entered his bedroom to awaken him and warn him of the fire he seemed to be wearing a frilly ruffle cravat to bed, I imagine him returning to his room thinking thank goodness I was wearing my dandy cravat when Jane came in or she may have thought I was underdressed. Dandy eye for the Regency guy a column in The Times by Edward Rochester. This Rochester was a bit too abrupt especially with Adele and he was missing some of the softness and humour he exuded when in Jane’s company but I still found myself thinking he was alright, a decent guy that means well but I couldn’t help but chuckle at him a few times, the fall, or dive off the horse, wearing the dandy cravat in bed was funny, the quick apology to Jane following his aggressive response to her not wanting to wear the garments he purchased, argh 😡 argh 😡 storms out only to return quickly to apologise, he could be very dislikable at times but it also made me chuckle a bit, I liked the reunion a lot, it was sweet and the warmth and humorous banter Daphne Slater brought to the scene did add so much, it conveyed a deep understanding and connection between them, one thing did seem awkward though, the kiss! Rochester kissing Jane with his eyes wide open looked a little odd lol, maybe the director should’ve pulled Stanley Baker aside and said just because Rochester is blind doesn’t mean he has to keep his eyes open at all times. Maybe it’s just me but I think there’s a strong resemblance between Stanley Baker in this and a young Burt Reynolds pre-stache. I liked the job Daphne Slater did as Jane, I agree with you that she was missing some of that strength of will the character is so known for but I thought she did okay, it must be a difficult task to convincingly play young Jane and mature Jane with close up shots on camera like you’ve mentioned. Grace Poole ….i was making this face during her introduction :0 Her first appearance was like something from a silent German expressionist horror film, if Cesare from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari walked in and saw her he’d walk straight out again. For a moment I thought she maybe one of the portraits on the wall until she moved slightly, I first wondered if they were giving the audience an early glimpse of Bertha until it was revealed to be Grace and thought wow they’re really going all out to steer audience suspicion towards her. The moment when she wished for Rochester to be given a chance was a great insight to her. Barbara Everest as Mrs. Fairfax was very good, she made the character feel real, her Mrs. Fairfax felt like a real person but perhaps the character deserves credit for that too because most of the actresses that have played the part have been really good. Bertha’s laughter was creepy and unsettling and there was a couple of quiet moments when the pained soul trapped inside the manic mind was visible particularly while in Jane’s room. I appreciated all the time we had with the Rivers but do think Rosamund Oliver would’ve added a lot and maybe St. John wouldn’t have come across so harshly, At first I thought maybe this version will come across as the most charming version and maybe the intention is to make Jane’s choice a tougher one but no, although he had been kind at first he quickly became very hard to like. Maybe Rosamund brought Pilot for a really long walk, I saw Pilot when Rochester swan dived off the horse but don’t think he appeared again :( lol. I also liked that the bakery scene was included, a future Netflix version will probably add a Pretty Woman moment, some time later Jane returns to the Bakery wearing a Rochester gown and say remember me? and the Baker/server will say no I’m sorry miss and Jane will retort with you refused to give me Bread, big, big mistake lol. I was really excited when the gypsy was mentioned, they’re doing it? how are they going to do this? Will Stanley Baker play it and be convincing? I thought it worked pretty well, how dark is that room though? What big hands you have gypsy fortune teller, what a deep voice you’ve got! Rochester/Gypsy : I’m not a big bad Wolf if you’re going to ask, I’m just a Yorkshire lass. I also wondered if Rochester would return the silver lol. The gypsy fortune teller gig is a side hustle to afford bedtime cravats. I was excited to watch this review and like all your other reviews it was great. Hopefully this comment posts because KZbin has been acting up again, I attempted to add a reply to your reply during the week but struggled, eventually I managed to post to an earlier video but then decided to delete it again because I remembered the election was happening so my comment seemed trivial lol. ~Thank you Ms Weiselberry ~

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

I'm glad you were able to take advantage of the advanced notice, and I'm glad you enjoyed the show! Woo, thanks for pointing out some of the highlights that I didn't mention. The DIVE off the horse! That has to be one of the most unconvincing "falls" I've ever seen, haha. Rochester's wardrobe! I almost commented on the noisy pattern of his dressing gown in the fire scene and post-Mason scene. It is a bold statement. Keeping his eyes open! Yeah, my mom and I actually glanced at each other like, "Ooh, no, don't do that!" Very distracting. We don't want Rochester to look freaky in that moment, ha. Hm, I think I see what you mean about the Burt Reynolds resemblance. Stanley Baker has always reminded me of someone, but I can't figure out who. Oh my goodness, Grace Poole the Living Portrait! She did look kind of like one of those randomly spooky characters from a silent movie. I loved that when they showed the second shot of her, Jane is so weirded out that she pulls back in horror. Grace Poole definitely works as a red herring; Brontë/Rochester used her that way, and they did a good job playing that up, at least in the beginning when Jane's getting acquainted with Thornfield. Yeah, I don't know what happened with St. John. Within minutes he did a 180, and I went from thinking he was actually kind of decent to feeling repulsed. I think it was when he and his sisters were sitting at the table lamenting that they weren't getting anything from the will, and St. John was so bitter about it. Very unappealing. I wondered what happened to Pilot too! He must have only been available for the horse scene shoot. Jane's supposed to recognize him when she gets back to the house (her "ruh-roh!" moment), but he was AWOL for the rest of the movie. The comment went through! It looks like KZbin Studio has implemented a couple minor changes, so I wonder if that has anything to do with it. Who knows. I'm glad it worked, because I really enjoyed your comments on this one. Hilarious. :D

@bartolomeuomacduibheamhnad6855 Ай бұрын

@@Weiselberry Happy Sunday :) I’m so glad these KZbin channels were able to get a hold of the series and upload it because it deserves to be seen, I’m sure all involved with the series would’ve been happy to know that it’s available to watch now and is being enjoyed and they probably wouldn’t mind that it’s free on KZbin, One of the best things about the series is that when i google it Jerome Weiselberry is are one of the first things that pops up :) Maybe one day Persuasion (1960) Pride and Prejudice (1952) and Emma ( 1948) will appear on KZbin, it would be so interesting to see Daphne Slater in these and the differences if any she brought to Elizabeth, Anne and Harriet. I once had a dressing gown that was a bit similar to Rochesters haha, it wasn’t quite as loud and it wasn’t something I chose, it was a gift from my mum because I injured my stomach at nine years old and was hospitalised, there was another child admitted around the same time with Gastroenteritis and it quickly spread, an injured stomach and a virus that inflames the stomach and intestines did not go well together and I became deathly ill for about a month, a priest called on me every morning for a week, anyway I needed a dressing gown for the hospital so was given this strange burgundy and gold with some green gown, it looked like someone stole curtains from Windsor castle and made a dressing gown from them and I was horrified lol, my room had its own bathroom so I didn’t have to wear it often, occasionally I’d want to get out of the room and walk to the door for some fresh air and I’d have to wear the gown then, I was the dressiest nine year old in the land and was very self conscious, I went to greet my family in the corridor and my brother shouted look its Barry and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat :/ lol. The dressing gown was bought in a rush and i didn’t like it but have come to look back at it fondly over the years because that weird garment kept me company and distracted while in the hospital. :) ~ Have a great evening and thank you again Ms Weiselberry ~

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

@@bartolomeuomacduibheamhnad6855 Ooh, yes, I would love it if those other adaptations somehow surfaced! I see you also went through Daphne Slater's filmography, haha. Sadly, that Pride and Prejudice is unlikely to ever turn up. That's the one with Peter Cushing as Mr. Darcy, and I know people have searched long and hard for it. Crazy things do happen, though, and I'd love to be proven wrong. I like the progression in the roles there, by the way. Harriet Smith to Elizabeth Bennet to Jane Eyre to Anne Elliot! Oh my, what a story! I'm sorry to hear you got so ill and at such a young age. That must have been a scary time for your family, especially your mother. But I bet the sight of you in a preposterous dressing gown helped lighten everyone's spirits a bit. :)

@bartolomeuomacduibheamhnad6855 Ай бұрын

⁠@@Weiselberry Haha, I did look at Daphne Slaters filmography :) it was unlikely but I curious to know if she or any of the other cast members were still living, I thought Daphne Slater would probably be in her late 90s so there was a slight chance but learned she passed in 2012. Adele actress Valerie Smith was born in 1942 so she’d be in her 80s but there’s not much information about her apart from some credits, her last screen appearance was 1982 in something called Purlie. While looking up the cast I spotted Persuasion on Slaters list and thought no! really? I then spotted Pride and Prejudice and Emma, unbelievable!! What an achievement, I can’t imagine something like that happening now, the same actress playing Harriett, Jane, Elizabeth and Anne in tv productions? amazing. ~ Goodnight Ms Weiselberry ~ :)

@joylederman4501 Ай бұрын

Had to stop this review two minutes in so I could immediately watch this adaptation of Jane Eyre! Think I had a KZbin recommendation pop up a week or two ago, but wasn't sure if this was something newly available or if it was the 1963 version (still hoping those first few episodes will eventually surface). I really enjoyed this one, although I was also disappointed in how they shortened some of my favorite dialogue scenes between Jane and Rochester. I especially liked the actors playing Mrs Fairfax and Adele. Couldn't help but think of you when I saw the Gypsy Scene 🥰 The ending was very reminiscent of the 1963 Leech/Bell version, although Jane's emotional response in the two versions was quite different. And of course I was pleased that Rochester wound up blinded and maimed in the end...you know that's been a major complaint I've had with many versions. I agreed with your observations and comments about this adaptation. Now I feel like I need to read Jane Eyre again, think it's been a few years since I last did so. Thanks for alerting me to this version. 😊

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! It is a pity about some of the dialogue being shortened. I would gladly sacrifice a couple minutes of Jane's childhood and her time with the Rivers in order to squeeze in some more favorite lines from the middle section. I was also taken aback by some of the words they changed. For example, when they're discussing her time at Lowood, Rochester says that Jane "must love life" to have survived there so long. That's fine... but you and I both know the line is "you must be tenacious of life"! It's a tiny thing, and to fuss about it is probably the epitome of nit-picking, but I couldn't help but notice and wonder why on earth they made the change. That happened several times. I've also been thinking lately that I'd like to do a reread soon. My last time was when I did the adaptation comparison series, and that was several years ago!

@joylederman4501 Ай бұрын

@@Weiselberry Exactly! "Tenacious of life" is one of Bronte's best lines, IMO, and has a quite different meaning than "love life". I wonder if even then, they felt the need to "dumb down" the vocabulary for contemporary audiences? I also found out that both the 1956 and 1963 versions were adapted by the same person (Constnce Cox) which explains the similarity of the reunion scenes.

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

@@joylederman4501 Yup, it conveys something entirely different. Honestly, I found myself wondering, "What were they thinking?!" Brontë got it right the first time; there's no need to tweak those time-tested lines. Ah, that does make sense!

@tracy9000 Ай бұрын

Late to the party, but I just finished your playlist on Jane Eyre and wanted to thank you. Must have taken a very long time, but it is very much appreciated.

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

Oh, thank you for letting me know! You're not late at all. I'm so happy that you enjoyed watching it! Every bit was a labor of love. :)

@kaylanash3588 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you got to see it and enjoyed it. When someone from The Jane Eyre Philes posted about it on Facebook, I knew I had to watch it and tell you about it as soon as I could because you never know how long something like this will be available for. Your observations are pretty much the same as mine. This Jane definitely has no poker face and was a little too emotional at times for me, but it was an interesting take. I was also surprised at how fast Jane accepted Mr. Rochester's proposal. The fire scene is usually one of my favorite scenes, but this one left a lot to be desired, and is it just me, or did there seem to be still a great deal of smoke left over in the hallway afterward when Jane and Mr. Rochester are talking? They do have a pretty decent gypsy scene, though, so I will give them credit for that. Also, this is the first time we have ever seen a sympathetic Grace Poole. Most Grace Pooles seem indifferent over the marriage, they don't seem to have an opinion on the up coming nuptials, but this one was like, "Why couldn't you have let them have their happy ever after?". It's actually kind of refreshing and it humanizes Grace Poole who isn't usually someone you connect with. All in all, it was a fair adaptation and although not as faithful to the book, in some ways I feel like it was a precursor to the 1973 and 1983 mini-series adaptations.

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

I am so glad that you did tell me! It's true, sometimes rarities like this pop up on KZbin only to be copyright-claimed by the BBC and disappear. I might have waited a few more weeks to do this review, but I was afraid that might happen. Thank you again! It does feel like a precursor to later miniseries. This walked so that 1973 and 1983 could run. No, haha, it's not just you: the hall was hilariously smoky, possibly worse than the bedroom. It's a wonder no one else was awakened by the smell. Yes, I was impressed with the way they gave Grace Poole an entirely new take with that one line of dialogue. Other versions may find ways to give her more screen time, but I've never seen an interpretation where she stands up for Rochester (and Jane) in such a compelling way. I thought it a great choice, something that distinguishes this adaptation from the others.

@joylederman4501 Ай бұрын

@@Weiselberry @Kaylanash, thanks for bringing this version to Jerome's attention, with her being the messenger to the rest of us Jane Eyre afficionados! Last night, I rewatched bits of the 1963 version (what is available) and I'm pretty sure the script is exactly the same as this newly available 1956 one. They were both produced by the same person, so it wouldn't be unexpected to have minimal changes. Certainly the "meet Bertha" scene was the same, with Grace Poole being sympathetic towards Rochester's desire for some happiness in his life.

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

@@joylederman4501 You must have a better memory than me! I feel like it wasn't that long ago that I watched those 1963 clips, yet aside from a couple things in the reunion scene, I didn't notice all these similarities. Good catch!

@joylederman4501 Ай бұрын

@@Weiselberry JW...this review has sent me back down the Jane Eyre-viewing rabbit hole! I hadn't remembered the Grace Poole scene from 1963 when I was first watching the 1956 one; I'd just remembered Rochester stumbling around in the dark when Jane left the room for a minute during their reunion, which struck me as so heartbreaking (not sure that it's actually in the book --- I don't think so) and so different from any other adaptations before I saw the 1963 version. Since this treatment of Grace was also markedly different from any other adaptation, I decided to check out that "Mad Wife Reveal" scene again. Sunday night, I rewatched some of your earlier Jane Eyre reviews. That sent me to the Jane Eyre panto by Odd Socks. Yesterday, I rewatched the 1983 version, starting with Episode 4. It's been years since I last watched anything but the assorted "Coversation" clips on KZbin when I get a hankering for a dose of Clarke/Dalton interchanges. Today, I'm going to stick my 1973 DVDs in the player and revisit the Cusack/Jayston adaptation. After that, I'll dive back into reading the novel again. The weather is finally turning chilly and Jane Eyre is like comfort food for my heart.

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

@joylederman4501 Ohhh, that sounds *wonderful*! :)

@maineclayton2419 Ай бұрын

The "Jane Eyre" 1956 was said to have a lavish production at its time according to "The Brontës at the BBC" documentary and I can see why it was chosen to be telerecorded and preserved in the archives. I read in an old forum that discussed about old British TV programmes said that version was a success. Daphne Slater did a pretty good job playing as Jane but her scaredy cat-like reaction in some of the scenes tend to be hard to forget. One of the things I like her portrayal is that she showed her cheeky, playful attitude when she becomes confident particularly near the end of Part Five where she talks about St. John with Mr. Rochester. Stanley Baker as Mr. Rochester did a fine job for showing his "abrupt" mood and commanding presence but for some reason he felt he is lacking some parts that would make his character close to the novel (To be fair, I like Richard Leech's aka Mr. Moodyboots portrayal of Mr. Rochester more). I agree what you said that some pivotal scenes like the fire scene felt abrupt and should have been closer to its source material. Overall, that version is a fairly good adaptation of "Jane Eyre" and better than other TV adaptations of the same title in the 40s and 50s. P.S: Your Godzilla plushie behind you is adorable. 😊

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

Yes, I think if Daphne Slater had gotten to include a little more of Jane's playful, cheeky side and had been a little less terrified in a couple scenes, it would have been a very satisfying performance, perhaps one of the best. As is, it's still very good. And, yeah, this is definitely better than most or all of the one-hour TV adaptations that came out around the same time! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!

@maineclayton2419 Ай бұрын

@@WeiselberryYou're welcome. Oh yeah, I forgot to share you at least few tidbits regarding to 1956 version. Margot van der Burgh, the woman who played as Miss Temple in that version reprised her role as the same character in 1963 version. The 1956 version is actually the fourth "Jane Eyre" adaptation produced and shown on BBC. The first one was first introduced around 1937 starring as Curugwen Lewis as Jane and Reginald Tate as Mr. Rochester. It was featured as a part of an episode of "Theater Parade" programme. Next one is 1946 version starring as Mary MacKenzie (Jane) and Anthony Hawthrey (Mr. Rochester). Another one is 1948 version starring Barbara Mullen (Jane) and Reginald Tate (Mr. Rochester). Those versions were aired live but they cannot be seen anymore as they were not telerecorded (said technology wasn't invented or under experiment stage in those times). At least few photos of those versions exist on BBC Photo Archive website as evidence. It's a random but still fascinating trivia regarding BBC "Jane Eyre" adaptations.

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

@@maineclayton2419 That is fascinating. Thanks for sharing the additional info! Reginald Tate might have been an interesting Rochester. I'd be especially curious to observe how his interpretation matured after ten years. What a shame we'll never get to see any of these.

@winterburden Ай бұрын

Thanks for this neat miniseries review!

@nadinaventura Ай бұрын

Hello, Jerome! It's always a pleasure to watch you talk about Jane Eyre. I don't have much to comment, as I haven't seen it, but looking at Daphne Slater made me wonder how an adaptation with Angela Pleasance in the role of Jane could have gone.

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

Oh, that might have been interesting. I can easily picture her in the part!

@trendtrader4010 Ай бұрын

Great upload, very good series

@BLASTOWICZ Ай бұрын

Big Jerome Weiselberry fan btw

@smelisi Ай бұрын

Serendipitous indeed, as I recently finished your epic Jane Eyre comparison series. I quite enjoyed this one, thought it was well done given the production values of the time. I was thinking that they hadn't necessarily planned for snow in the horse scene but they were on location and the snow had fallen, and just went with it. Adult actress doing all Jane all the time was an interesting choice, but i think it worked. When Brocklehurst scenes make my stomach twist at how awful it is, I know it's working -- and these scenes did that. I like Stanley Baker in general, and thought he did well enough here, but yes, a little too rough. And yet, he does the gypsy scene which is pure fun Rochester. Alas, that scene just baffles me. All in all, though, a good adaptation. And another terrific JW review!

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

Wow, that is good timing! I'm glad you also found plenty to like about this version. I agree with you about this Brocklehurst. There are a couple moments here that I found intensely distasteful, namely the part when he grabs her hair to yank her head back and when she runs into him on her way to see Helen. I don't recall any other adaptation coming up with a scene like that, and I found it quite effective. Thank you!

@zebradun7407 Ай бұрын

Wow I finally caught up with a video only an hour long Great!

@Rickkennett143 Ай бұрын

"Channelling Susan Alexander" Ooo, nasty!

@Videogamelover58 Ай бұрын

Great video

@paulwhiston1836 6 күн бұрын

If it was broadcast in 1956 chances are it was a "live" production. With film inserts to cover for scene and wardrobe transitions.

@kaylovesdisney4582 Ай бұрын

Better than I expected. The horse scene made me giggle 🤭...he practically flew from that horse 🐎. I agree with you....the fire scene and the proposal were very lackluster 🫤. Lines like "I knew you would do me good" and "poor, obscure, plain and little" should not be cut in my opinion. Yes, this version of Jane was too weepy, however, I enjoyed her energy, especially in the scenes she shared with Adele. Rochester wasn't the worst and he wasn't the best. I hated the scene where he threw the dress on the floor in a temper in front of Jane .... Rochester would not do that. I will give the script credit for including the line " or my heart will stop and my brain will burst" during the reunion....very few (if any) adaptations include that line. I think 1973 does but I have only seen clips of that version years ago and KZbin has since removed them so I can't go back and check. All in all it was an enjoyable watch....if they could have spent a few more minutes on the fire scene and proposal then it would have been even better. My main criticism is it kind of ended mid-sentance. Oh ...and I think it gives 1973 and 1997 a run for its money with regards to the very weird kissing 😂. Thanks for another great review and for sharing this version with us. 😊

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

Me too! It was not a convincing fall at ALL. Couldn't they have done another take?? I guess this does explain why in some versions, he rides past and you hear a thump as the horse dumps him offscreen. If the camera stays on Jane, they don't have to struggle to pull off the stunt! Yes, it was nice to hear that line. In general it was a very good conclusion, and I'm glad they spent as much time on it as they did, considering what got pruned out of other scenes. And, yeah, it's a pity about the kissing in this adaptation, haha. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this version! I think you're right. It's good; with a few changes and a little more time in those scenes, it could have been even better.

@kaylovesdisney4582 Ай бұрын

@Weiselberry ❤️ Yes, it is a good ending overall. It would have been nice to end after Jane says yes to the second proposal and Rochester says, "Oh my darling, God bless you and reward you." And she says (I'm not going to type the whole speech)...."to be your wife is for me to be as happy as I can be on earth." That would have tied it up in a nice bow. 🎀 I knew I wasn't going to get the full ending but "Let's go for a walk" is a bit of an odd place to end on 😄.

@davidearls1926 Ай бұрын

Which version do you like best? My wife thought that Orsen Welles was close to the book.

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

I don't have just one favorite, but in chronological order, I'm partial to 1943 (Welles/Fontaine, the first one I ever saw), 1973 (Cusack/Jayston), 1983 (Clarke/Dalton), and 2006 (Wilson, Stephens). The latter three are miniseries and generally considered the most faithful adaptations of the novel. But there are things I really like about all the major versions, film and miniseries alike.

@mikesilva3868 Ай бұрын

😊😊

@Paldasan Ай бұрын

I have a 'new' film you might want to check out the next time you are after some 1950's crime noir with The Man Who Cheated Himself. I came across it reading a blog by a well known fantasy author who mentioned (in response to a question about film rights for his books) that he had grown up on sound stages. I knew his mother was a singer but that's not a sound stage profession. I looked into it a little more and it turns out his step-father was a movie and television director. Felix E. Feist. The author being Raymond E. Feist (The Riftwar Saga). His step-father directed quite a few films including Westerns, Science Fiction, Comedy and the aforementioned Crime. You can find the film here on youtube.

@moviemelody2210 Ай бұрын

Does anyone know where I can watch the 1973, 1996, & 2011 adaptations of Jane Eyre on KZbin?

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

You used to be able to watch clips of these ones on KZbin, but I think the copyright holders cracked down, so if they don't turn up in a search result, they're probably not available. Not publicly, at least. You may try joining the Jane Eyre Philes group on Facebook. It's a private group of fans who like to discuss Jane Eyre in all its forms, and they have quite a video collection. :)

@moviemelody2210 Ай бұрын

@@Weiselberrythank you! I’m doing a “March Madness” between all the ones I can find and those three are the only ones left for me to complete my rank

@nicoleackerman205 11 күн бұрын

They did it will Estella and Biddy on Great Expectations 1989 and it the worst part of the miniseries because Pip is played by a child actor while they are not it weird since the rest is the most similar to the book that I ever seen.

@wmbriggz Ай бұрын

I have my “ nonsense- to - others” passions … so I’m completely comfortable with “ jane eyre fans”…just happy that other human beings have discovered a passion or two. …

@bonehead2768 Ай бұрын

I've never known what "Jane Eyre" was, or what it's about. I'll let Miss Jerome explain to me what exactly this movie/ book is( Sorry- I guess I'm showing my illiteracy!)

@joylederman4501 Ай бұрын

Or you could just read the book 😆 The very fact that there are so many adaptations, and so much discussion about which is "the best" should indicate that it is a great piece of literature with numerous ways to be interpreted by the reader. I've reread the novel at least a dozen times since first reading it over 50 years ago and still get more out of each time I dive into it again. 🥰

@glennsmusic Ай бұрын

Mostly enjoyable. I enjoyed Daphne Slater's performance. The first scene with Stanley Baker I said, wow he's young there. Later I learned he's supposed to be 40. I'll be blunt and say I found this Rochester to be rather obnoxious. Is he really this awful in the book? I get that he's supposed to be a broken man but I can't imagine lasting 5 minutes before walking out, let alone wanting to marry him.

@Weiselberry Ай бұрын

Haha! Welllllll, opinions on Rochester tend to vary depending on who you ask, but I would say, no, he's better in the book. He is temperamental and curt, but not all the time. He's actually considered a fair, generous employer and a genial host; he's popular at parties and well-liked by both ladies and gentlemen. Things also change as the story progresses: his attitude improves and our impression of him softens as we get to know him better. He also says some pretty funny stuff. If he was just another moody, brooding Byronic hero like some people paint him, I would find that quite tedious. :D I'm glad you liked the rest of it!