The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934)
The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a 1934 drama movie directed by Sidney Franklin, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Norma Shearer, Fredric March and Charles Laughton.
Remarkable poet Elizabeth Barrett is slowly recovering from a crippling illness with the help of her siblings, especially her youngest sister, Henrietta, but feels stifled by the domestic tyranny of her wealthy widowed father. When she meets fellow poet Robert Browning in a romantic first encounter, her heart belongs to him. However, her controlling father has no intention of allowing her out of his sight.
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What is The Barretts of Wimpole Street about?
Remarkable poet Elizabeth Barrett is slowly recovering from a crippling illness with the help of her siblings, especially her youngest sister, Henrietta, but feels stifled by the domestic tyranny of her wealthy widowed father. When she meets fellow poet Robert Browning in a romantic first encounter, her heart belongs to him. However, her controlling father has no intention of allowing her out of his sight.
When was The Barretts of Wimpole Street released?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street was released on 21 September 1934.
How long is The Barretts of Wimpole Street?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street runs 1h 49m.
Who made The Barretts of Wimpole Street?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street was directed by Sidney Franklin.
Where can I watch The Barretts of Wimpole Street?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street is available on TCM, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The Barretts of Wimpole Street
Stream: TCM
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Cast
- Norma Shearer as Elizabeth Barrett
- Fredric March as Robert Browning
- Charles Laughton as Edward Moulton-Barrett
- Maureen O'Sullivan as Henrietta Barrett
- Katharine Alexander as Arabel Barrett
- Ralph Forbes as Captain Surtees Cook
- Ian Wolfe as Harry Bevan
- Marion Clayton Anderson as Bella Hedley
- Leo G. Carroll as Dr. Ford-Waterlow
- Ferdinand Munier as Dr. Chambers
- Una O'Connor as Wilson
- Vernon Downing as Octavius Barrett