Jane Eyre (1943 film)



This film adaptation of the novel Jane Eyre was released in 1943.

The classic film starring Joan Fontaine as Jane and Orson Welles as Rochester. Co-adapted by Aldous Huxley, after his work on Pride and Prejudice


 * Adaptation Dye Job: Blanche is blonde.
 * Dawson Casting: Joan Fontaine was 26, eight years older than Jane's 18. Elizabeth Taylor appeared the first time as Helen Burns in an uncredited spot.
 * Early-Bird Cameo: St. John Rivers appears during Jane's childhood as the local clergyman. This removes him from consideration as a romantic rival to Rochester when he reappears at the end (fortunately, given the age and power difference), and reformulates his obstacle to Jane's choice as a spiritual rather than emotional/marital one.
 * Chiaroscuro
 * Guttural Growler: Rochester.
 * Ice Queen: Blanche has a haughty personality, but she is allowed to make her exit with some dignity.