Jane Eyre (1983) _ Fire Scene

[@annetekoul]

When he says "my cherished preserver" i simply melt.Timothy Dalton is such a marvelous actor.He brings Rochester to life.

[@lfbeam]

The depth of the dialogue in this version is wonderful and mostly lacking from latter versions...😊my fav

[@janeeyre-quotes]

@@lfbeam It is actually very faithful to the novel. Almost all the lines are taken verbatim from the book.

[@ashesanddust262]

The actress truly is amazing. Her expression is within her eyes which is a lot tougher than using your facial muscles. This scene was riveting

[@stefanieplatt-st4ib]

I like how’s he’s all like get out of here! And she’s like okay, and he’s like WhAt?!? you are going?? 😅

[@Bondoz007]

I love the fact everyone had the guts to stage this with real flames and they just went with it! No CGI in those days! He just lies on the bed while it's on fire!

[@evm6177]

Well least be assured it's quiet safe as the circus / stage performers fire on garments act. There are rather tried & tested ways by which studios achieve such trickery. 🍷

[@hejmedlitetH08]

I’ve watched this drama countless times bit it’s the first time that I noticed Rochester tugging Jane’s hand towards him after saying ”go Jane go” Genious subtle move, brilliant actors👏🏼

[@Kamikazu08]

i like how she tries to leave..but she cannot and he just holds and tugs on her hand...not letting her leave at all....*siiiiiigh*

[@ddo7994]

I am South Korean(not north). I have loved the novel Jane Eyre for a long time. This drama is the same scene that I dreamed of reading a novel. And your comments are all funny and empathetic. I've been reading comments using a translator for hours. I will continue to love Jane Eyre and other Victorian literature and remakes.

[@PeaWade]

Hello from Argentina! It's my favorite victorian novel too. It's pleasure to watch again our favorite scenes and share comments with the fans around the world 😍 Have you read North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell? I recommend it to you

[@sarahbrightmore3749]

It is a wonderful story isn't it? And this scene is my favourite

[@arthurmead5341]

That comment sounds like it was typed under duress

[@annetekoul]

Seriously have you seen a better mr Rochester than Tim Dalton?No one has surpassed him through the years.He'll always be my favorite

[@paulareyestranslator]

Mine too.

[@ThuyNguyen-qf5im]

I completely agree. Timothy Dalton is the best Mr. Rochester

[@jflsdknf]

Toby Stephens was better imo

[@annajames229]

Meee toooo Timothy Dalton the best ❤🌞🤗

[@queencleo1151]

Perhaps you need to see the 1997 version with Samantha Morton and Ciaran Hinds...! If you knew the real life of Samantha, you'd understand how perfectly she relates to her role. There are no two actors better suited for each other in the film. Though I like Timothy Dalton, he certainly isn't the best for this role...

[@Morgana888]

I just listened to the audibook of 'Jane Eyre' and it is to the T on their dialogue. NO one else does it better than Timothy and Zelah! The late dramatist, Alexander Baron wrote an excellent script for them to follow. The way that Dalton portrayed 'Rochester' can't be beat!

[@debbieblackman3650]

Which audio book was that?

[@winterblossom9546]

Which audiobook? Is it on KZbin?

[@garukoe]

I second your opinion on Baron's treatment.

[@glassineheart]

'83 is the very best. Timothy Dalton was the best Rochester. Byronic to the hilt, with a passionate, faithful and loving heart, perfect combination!

[@missyadams]

oh Yes!

[@ChainlessSoul]

+glassineheart exactly.

[@missyadams]

So very glad I bought the DVD! :D

[@astrasevera5961]

the most subtle and genuine declaration of love ever!!!

[@bef9612]

When he holds her hand...sexiest scene in all of film history and it is the simplest

[@emi......yup81]

I think that this scene with mr Rochester keeping Jane's hand is much better than the "almost kiss" scenes in other versions... It is so romantic, when he doesn't want to let her go... :)

[@emi......yup81]

@@cellowali2865 Yes, after all he was her employer... 😅 But he has forgotten about it even earlier, during their conversations... And not only keeping her hand is so emotional, but his face when she left, he is looking aside uncontent and sad...

[@emi......yup81]

@@cellowali2865 For me 2011 is cold, Jane is cold, Rochester is quite ok... But there is something missing in this version. 2006 - yes, Jane didn't even want a kiss from Rochester when she found out that he is married, so why did they put them on this bed?... ;) it was silly... I recently watched 1973 version for the first time - Jane is so cheerful and smiling ;) but Rochester is ok. I like the scene when Blanche was playing piano and he was singing, and then he noticed that Jane is leaving the room - his eyes were following her :D And he finished the song as soon as possible to go after her... :D Well, 1996 - I like Joan Plowright as mrs Fairfax, she's so sweet, but Jane is too sad and they changed too much with St.John... 1997 - Rochester is too loud, Jane too frightened. 1944 - there is no scene after the fire, they just go too check if Adele is safe... And Rochester is too "american"... Well, it seems that Timothy and Zelah are the best!... :D

[@ditsashihurkar4913]

@@emi......yup81 I actually liked Michael jayston as Rochester, I think he was cute and charming 😊, but Jane is too much happy, like she should have a bit of air of sadness, because she endured so much pain and sorrows, I don't want her to be totally depressed though.but still like a mix of both i suppose 🤔,well I'm actually fond of that piano scene in 1973, it's.fun 😄. Regarding Rochester being American but frankly speaking I get much confused between British and American accent as I am from India and my mother tongue is Hindi and Marathi, not English. Though we often use words, grammar and spellings of British English only. But whenever I watch any foreign news of Britain or America, so the way both American President and British prime minister speak, it sounds much similar. And regarding 1983 , at first I had to turn on the captions to understand what Timothy Dalton was speaking because he speaks so much fast and I'm not used to it 😅

[@emi......yup81]

@@cellowali2865 To be honest, my favourite St.John is also Andrew Bicknell, altough I didn't imagine him as so handsome reading the book, because his behavior was not good... 😅 I like St.John from 1973, because this actor also played in series "Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson" in 1979-1980. And I like his Sherlock very much. It is Polish-English series (I'm from Poland), not very popular, but interesting and quite funny... 😉 And this Sherlock is very handsome to me, tall, slim and bright 😁 And I like his voice too... I didn't know that they had to change so much in Timothy Dalton's look, to make him more like Rochester 😊 Mr Rochester wasn't very tall and had broad shoulders and forehead... I don't miss that in Timothy Dalton, he can be tall and slim... 😊 But his eyes and eyebrows should be black, in fact, Indian actor would really look like Rochester... 😃 At least he has his dark secret 😉 I like stories from the set, it's interesting that they had to work on his face, because it was too bright, and they experimented with hairstyles... For me his best hairstyle is when he asks Briggs to find Jane - he has all his hair combed back... 😁

[@emi......yup81]

@@cellowali2865 I also watched series with Jeremy Brett! :D Series had a lector, but Brett's own voice is really worth hearing, it's unique... :) I prefer the earlier episodes, they are closer to the novels and actor playing doctor Watson is better, I think... :) In my opinion Jeremy Brett's Sherlock is a little to excitable and cynical, in books he is calmer and more friendly to Watson, as I remember... Regarding Timothy Dalton's look, I didn't watch many movies with him, I remember series "Scarlett" and in fact he has brighter complexion there... Haha, maybe Rochester really combed his hair for the moment of proposal. :) I also like how he looks in money scene, and after the fire scene, his tousled hair and disappointment and sadness in his eyes when Jane finally left the room. ;) However I hate his hairstyle in Ferndean, these longer hair on the back of his head. ;) Jane's hairstyle is a little funny, this round bun... ;)

[@irinaladik3435]

"What?! You're quitting me already? And in that way?" "You said I might go, sir..." Rochester holds out his hand to Jane: "At least give my coat back" :DDD

[@anag7307]

He wanted the coat and what’s inside the coat too lol

[@luciemarcinkova4323]

@@anag7307 🤣

[@KimBailey-w2g]

I know I’m really late with this, but why she did not give him back his coat is because he wanted her to be surrounded by his sent the smell, because when you look at a man like that, you know that he probably smells really good, and on top of that she’s probably cold, but at the end of the day she will be surrounded by smell

[@RendingtheRiver]

"I am cold, sir." "Cold? COLD? Woman, can't you see I'm trying to seduce you here???!!!" XD

[@missyadams]

LOL she couldn't take the heat

[@izCCCPvPoccuu]

However, after that, she finally fell for him. He tried not in vain))))))))

[@evelyneoffredi3174]

RendingtheRiver i

[@gentrykoda]

😂

[@brendafuller4737]

No one could have or has done this better than Mr. Dalton! Omg!

[@terrygaspich633]

I have always preferred this version to all the others. Timothy Dalton brings so much humour and passion to the role. I watched this version every week faithfully when it first aired and loved it. I had no one at the time to share my delight in this production. Thanks to your tube uploads I can enjoy it again and also enjoy seeing in the comments others having the same admiration.

[@anag7307]

The part when he holds her hand is one of my favorites.

[@Kein928]

Обожаю эту экранизацию 1983, хотя видела и другие. Здесь все по книге и актеры точно создали образы своих героев, особенно мра. Рочестера. Думаю, режиссер попал в самую 10ку, пригласив на его роль красавца Далтона, который не только красив, но и очень талантлив. А З.Кларк в роли Джейн, хотя и не соответствует возрасту, но вполне гармонично смотрится рядом с ним. Бессмертный фильм, пересмотрела много раз на 3 языках- русском, немецком и английском. В оригинале к тому же у них прекрасные голоса! Спасибо за видео❤

[@Sunfrrr]

Дааааа😭💖💖💖💖💖 полностью согласна! Который раз уже пересматриваю.... Боже как я обожаю этот фильм. Как я обожаю их отношения---

[@2_limmas_768]

Здравствуйте. Вы знаете английский? Легко ли Вам дается смотреть и понимать речь на английсом?

[@monmothma3358]

I love how Mr Rochester apparently went to bed in full clothes...

[@afrozeahmed6515]

Its possible.

[@annstillwell730]

No central heat back then so they wore hats and special clothes for bed.

[@Mimsy2770]

I noticed that too. In this and the 2006/Toby Stephens versions , he is fully dressed. Whereas Ciaran Hines / 1997 version has him in long night shirt and Michael Fassbender / 2011 is just in his shirt which was typically came about to mid-thigh back then. And he had to quickly put trousers on for the sake of modesty.

[@moriahjacobs6131]

Remember he had a crazy wife that escaped her room once in a while...it's hard to sleep.

[@heloisamariani]

in the book he's either wearing only his chemise or is actually naked, because Jane throws all the water she can get her hands on the bed to quench the fire, and he ends up seriously wet. Then she says to him after he wakes up that she's going to fetch a candle so he can see the damage. And then he says something like "at your peril you fetch a candle, let me find something dry to put on"... so he was either wearing a VERY transparent wet shirt... or nothing.

[@linoaplayer]

My heart is beating so fast. This scene is perfect in so many ways. Thank you for uploading.

[@sandyelliott3350]

He even looks good with his hair messed up.

[@maangros]

How could he NOT look good?

[@sandyelliott3350]

@@maangros good answer

[@sageg.9828]

Among all series This Rochester is the most damaged by the fire. None other had the scar on the eye. So I guess in time as our perception towards to world changed more towards beauty they decided to make it look better

[@iamnowchristine]

How infuriating close he came to telling her how he really felt!

[@Morgana888]

Listen to the audiotape. It goes further into how much Rochester tells her. :-)

[@paxx00]

I love them both , real passion of Jane and Edwards

[@LittleMissV]

he's so pretty.... too pretty! i can't stop staring at his face....

[@audreyjbancroft6613]

Not to mention the voice that goes along with it. One of the most handsome man to walk this earth!

[@anag7307]

And this is a problem to me because Rochester was not supposed to be this handsome.

[@missyadams]

@@anag7307 none of the actors who played Rochester over the years were exactly homely. Dalton simply stands out

[@Turtledove2009]

@@anag7307 Not for me. He is the closest to how I pictured Rochester when I first read the book. Regardless, his acting overshadows his looks anyway.

[@alliesmith2541]

Mr Rochester is awesome and handsome

[@michaelmlinac4273]

Tim Dalton plays Mr. Rochester the best!

[@annetekoul]

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE THIS SCENE!

[@susancich5452]

My favorite piece of literature.dalton is rochester

[@НаталияЯковлева-й5о]

Спасибо от всего сердца!❤ Тому, кто выложил видео!❤ Тимоти Далтону и Зире Кларк!❤ Режиссеру, оператору, композитору и всем, всем, принявшим участие в создание этого замечательного шедевра!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ У нас в России его замечательно озвучили актеры с такими же голосами в 1984 году!❤ И конечно сердечное спасибо Шарлотте Бронте! Да упокоит Господь ее душу!🙏❤

[@anneliesesteden390]

This is the most detailed version,closest to the book.

[@lefthandedcreativeness3593]

Timothy does the most amazing overall performance when he is engaging in conversation or Zelah is speaking he barely blinks or breaks eye contact (proposal scene when Jane is speaking for example), but here, as Mr Rochester lies, he cannot keep eye contact and binks a lot. stunning performance.

[@georgianageorgianeli3970]

This scene is perfect, I love very much Timoty dalton

[@ThePodaro4ek]

Zelah Clarke and Timothy Dalton is the best!!!!!!!!!!!1 I love them!!!!!!

[@izCCCPvPoccuu]

Wow! He is so handsome here!)))))))))))

[@AwesomeAnonymously]

He's so temperamental! Jeez you told her to go man! Of course I kind of got the feeling he didn't want to be alone poor guy... I mean he did also just bit it in a fire.

[@AnaLuiza-rl9ee]

Nunca na história desse clássico romance haverá outro Rochester tão perfeito e maravilhoso !!! Amo esse homem ao infinito!

[@veronikazahorecova8706]

this scene is the best and soooo according to book, its a pleasure to see it acted out in real life! However following scene when she ran to him and yells why he keeps Grace Pool in the house and he yells at her back, should have been deleted 😒

[@ТатьянаГубина-и1и]

I like this version better than all the rest because it is closest to the text of the book and the main characters.

[@janeeyre-quotes]

Yes, this and also the 1973 version are closest to the book. But then both are tv miniseries and had no need to compress the story like what the movies did.

[@ТатьянаГубина-и1и]

@@janeeyre-quotes Is it where Jeorge Scott played Rochester? I like it too.

[@janeeyre-quotes]

@@ТатьянаГубина-и1и No. The 1973 version was with Sorcha Cusack and Michael Jayston. :)

[@giani_love_jesus]

muito favorite Timothy Dalton 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓 Mister Rochester 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Tattie1988]

I always wondered whether Janes’ words ‘I am cold’ could refer to emotional, rather than physical state of her at that moment. She is not in love with Rochester before the fire, or better say she is not aware of it yet. So her heart is kinda cold toward him. I’m not a native English speaker, so probably my point doesn’t make any sense, but I’d appreciate to read your opinions, as this little charade in the book had always puzzled me exceedingly.

[@jjknight636]

I think all interpretations of the words are valid. She’s talking about her physical state, of course, but it seems like an excuse, a reason for him to let her go. Therefore, she could also have meant to say something that would not “encourage” him (she’s alone with a man in his room at night!!)

[@cherylwilkinson3228]

@@jjknight636 I agree, I think she's just nervous. She's alone in a man's bedroom and he's been holding her hand a little too long. She's just looking for excuses to run away.

[@janeeyre-quotes]

In the gyspy fortune teller scene, Rochester actually says to Jane: "You are cold, because you are alone: no contact strikes the fire from you that is in you." 🔥

[@annwags]

Sorcha's Jane could take care of herself. Took ownership of her actions. She was courageous and deetermined. The script was the book, nipped and tucked.

[@sonicgamer06]

No way I'm leaving him.lol.

[@RachelG1979]

@audreyhepburn652 I love all Jane Eyre's before I knew there were others this one was my favorite. I love them all but it's nice to see different takes of the movie. I had to watch this when I was in high school and I got so excited when I saw Timothy Dalton.

[@audreyhepburn652]

@linoaplayer Thanks for reviewing! :) I love this film so much!

[@lefthandedcreativeness3593]

I'm still watching this - I want to know what happened in Mr Rochester's mind that meant he went to sleep fully dressed with his shoes on! I get it from a production point - protecting Timothy Daltons feet when stamping out the flames but - for his character - what happened?!

[@gina4196]

You will wake no one.

[@bambis46]

I wouldn't have left lol

[@homesteadglamourlifestyle]

Jane Eyre is made of steel lol

[@sarahbrightmore3749]

Me neither!

[@Kein928]

My dearest preserver! - it's so sweet ❤

[@сельскиепарни-ж8ю]

Это очень красивый актёр, человек который любит свою работу и очень любит жизнь своих близких людей,.. 🌷🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@Kein928]

Тим Далтон сподвиг меня начать учить английский в 55. В последнее время посмотрела несколько фильмов с его участием и хочу сказать: Тим не только красивый и притягательный мужчина, но и талантливый актер! Спасибо ему за такие разные и интересные роли!

[@fredadezwart5398]

Timothy dalton❤

[@emsnaw]

that version screams 1970's production, imho

[@cadetgc]

he looked pretty comfortable on that bed. But i totally would have left after he had

[@RachelG1979]

@ClassicTVful I would love to Timothy Dalton to take my hand in such a tender loving manner!!

[@maangros]

Me too

[@jmt1335]

Wow.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

I must admit 5:19 is good

[@adabekee4964]

So he slept in his full clothes...

[@queencleo1151]

He's awakened by a fire, and he's wearing a shirt and waste coat...really?

[@missyadams]

would you prefer him naked?

[@CarolBrown-h4m]

Please subtitles. X

[@marianneengel-mohr9409]

Dalton the best Rochester

[@queencleo1151]

My guess is that none of the viewers here, have watched the 1997 version with Ciaran Hinds and Samantha Morton! Please do watch it before generalizing on your comments… As much as I like Timothy Dalton, I can say with certainty, that he isn’t the best choice for the role. Timothy is very good looking and a real charmer and this is what he brings out in the film; which is NOT what Charlotte Bronte portrayed in her book! In the 1997 version, Mr Rochester (Ciaran Hinds) is stern, proud, arrogant and serious but doesn't come out as a 'Casanova' type. At times you sense tenderness and passion - the part of him that he's suppressing. It's the part that's been so gravely hurt and betrayed, and it comes out so intriguingly in his role. In this film, Jane Eyre (Zelah Clarke) is sweet, kind and gentle but again, this is NOT all that Bronte wanted to reveal in Jane’s character. Jane constantly demonstrated a great degree of fear, apprehension and total demoralization. She too had suffered injustice and pain - being an orphan; then growing up with her unloving aunt and later the hardships at Lowood School. She restrains from expressing any inner joy - as if 'undeserving' - because that's how she was left to feel all her life. All these sentiments come out in her 'eyes' and her nervousness in moments of panic. You need only know the story of her 'real life' to understand why she relates so astoundingly to her role! A most profound moment in the 1997 scene is when Jane tells Rochester that she can’t bear to stay knowing that he has a wife! The grief painted on her face, her tearing eyes - the agonizing tone of her voice… his relentless pleading, exhorting her to stay - the turmoil in his heart overflowing with his anguish and fear of losing her, is beyond what I’ve witnessed in any of the J.E. movies! I can honestly say that I felt his vibes penetrating my very soul - I wept for him. And the second profound moment in the film was the finale! I don't think there's any other finale that can measure up to that of the 1997 film ... Rochester now blind, "My heart will burst to see your face", he cries out to her. Untouched by the scaring on his face, Jane bursts out, "Well touch it, here - 'see' with your hands... I've come home, Edward" (she takes his hand and brings it to her face)…

[@TaxingIsThieving]

If you think Ciaran Hinds was a good Rochester you are nuts

[@Turtledove2009]

I did not like Ciaran Hinds portrayal of Rochester at all. With his behaviour, how could a woman fall in love with him!

[@SibyllaCumana]

Samantha Morton was marvelous as Jane. She did indeed portray the book character, as opposed to Zelah that not only looked too old for the part, but wore one and only face expression throughout the whole series

[@mew10521]

what does he mean by, are you quitting me now and why does he drop her hand when she mentions mrs. fairfax?

[@evm6177]

🤭😆 Seems poor Jane is confused, Half the time she is quietly wondering to herself - 'Just what earth is this grizzly who goes to sleep in his sweaty clothes keep mumbling about anyway !?! ' 🤷‍♀️ OCCUPATIONAL HAZZARDS! 😒

[@carogatto]

I know that many people love this version, but for me Zelah Clarke is one of the worst Jane ever. She is frightened all the time. I don't see in her any mental strength - and mental strenght is very important Jane's character trait in the book. And Timothy Dalton as Rochester... I always thought that he would be perfect for this role, and, as an actor, he is - but he is SO handsome that I just can't imagine how any woman would not want to marry him or want to marry him just for his money...

[@ashesanddust262]

carogatto I understand how it can seem that way to come but I felt she portrayed Jane to perfection. In this scene she was supposed to be scared for Mr. Rochester and you see it in her eyes. As for in the rest of the movie again she is scared and yet strong. Being scared is not the absence of courage. And her acting shows that. I absolutely loved how her eyes flashed in the proposal scene. First in despair. Then in acceptance and then in fury and finally with dawning understanding

[@TheAureliac]

@@ashesanddust262 I agree wholeheartedly. Most of the other women who portray Jane forget how careful poor young women had to be. I think Clarke absolutely portrayed the best blend of intellect, wry humor, courage, depth of feeling and principle that were Jane Eyre. She stayed true to the constrictions of Jane's era and station in life while letting anyone who watched her carefully know exactly how she felt. (Edited for typo only).

[@yiboxu3401]

Very good point. I haven’t thought of it before, but you mentioned, Jane’s station compelled her to be cauaious, which explains a lot of her suppressed feelings

[@SibyllaCumana]

I know this comment is old, but I totally agree

[@bernadettehunt9346]

Coming late to the Party😳, oh Timmy, you had women or they had you, but there was no Jane, a woman whom loved GOD, herself, then you💙💗

[@annestrmsted9749]

Too goodlucking

[@dtaylor4552]

I thought that Mia Wasikowska was a more believable Jane Eyre.

[@greymouse718]

Mia is too tall and skinny. Looks like a dry shrimp and acts as this.

[@chicha1964]

Why is Dalto instead of Dalton?

[@mew10521]

does he want her to stay or go? i'm confused? why wont he let go of her hand?, didn't he call her a soceray? thats just mean

[@CurvesRsexy08]

mew10521 because this is the moment we see Rochester starting to fall in love with Jane also I mean wouldn't you want to spend a little time with the person who just saved your life

[@yiboxu3401]

The book explains everything. the Movie is accurate enough as a movie, but still lack so much depth and details

[@Iatraviata69]

The book explains it : He is aware that he loves her, when he don t bear that she want s to leaving him.

[@ThePodaro4ek]

I mean "read", not "write")))))

[@bobbyelmi4324]

I can’t take this version seriously it’s far too hilarious.

[@saxiba8287]

Ich finde, diese Jane Eyre sieht aus wie ihre eigene Grossmutter und nicht wie ein 18jähriges Mädchen...

[@SibyllaCumana]

Too old for the part and unemotional

[@jamesbullard4897]

The 2011 version is much better by far

[@rosevanguard]

Dalton is my second favorite Rochester. The actress who plays Jane in this one 1983 is so stiff and vacant. The ridiculous night time head bonnet is just....it ruins the scene.

[@yiboxu3401]

Totally agree with the head bonnet. Make her look like a baby or a servant…

[@TaxingIsThieving]

Music is so stupid

[@LivinonBonJovi]

I cannot express my hatrid for this version!! Anyone who likes this is delusional. You want a good JE, michael jayston 1973. Now thats perfection!

[@amicableenmity9820]

Or we just like accuracy, but to each their own.

[@McFloraL]

I do like this version but I'm with you, Michael Jayston and Sorcha Cusack are beyond perfect!

[@SibyllaCumana]

I like Dalton but not Zelah's rendition of Jane

[@marianneengel-mohr9409]

Dalton the best Rochester