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The Barretts of Wimpole Street

NR19341h 49mSidney Franklin
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 70%

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"When poets love, Heaven and Earth fall back to watch!"

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.

DramaRomance
London, EnglandAbusive FatherPoetBiographyBased On Play Or MusicalFamily RelationshipsChurchFree WillOverbearing FatherPre-code

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What is The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934) 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…

Who stars in The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The Barretts of Wimpole Street stars Norma Shearer (Elizabeth Barrett), Fredric March (Robert Browning), Charles Laughton (Edward Moulton-Barrett), Maureen O'Sullivan (Henrietta Barrett), Katharine Alexander (Arabel Barrett). The film was directed by Sidney Franklin.

How long is The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The Barretts of Wimpole Street has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1934. It is rated NR.

Is The Barretts of Wimpole Street worth watching?

The Barretts of Wimpole Street holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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