Devotion
"It tells ALL about those Brontë sisters!...They didn't dare call it love- they tried to call it Devotion"
Originally released in 1946. Devotion is a drama film. directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
Starring Ida Lupino, Paul Henreid, and Olivia de Havilland
Synopsis
In Victorian England, literary siblings Emily and Charlotte Brontë vie for the affection of the Rev. Arthur Nicholls. Along with their sister Anne, Emily and Charlotte also try to help their tormented brother Branwell, a gifted artist whose life is being destroyed by alcohol.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ida Lupino
as Emily Brontë
Paul Henreid
as Rev. Arthur Nicholls
Olivia de Havilland
as Charlotte Brontë
Sydney Greenstreet
as William Makepeace Thackeray
Nancy Coleman
as Anne Brontë
Arthur Kennedy
as Branwell Brontë
May Whitty
as Lady Thornton
Victor Francen
as Constantin Heger
Montagu Love
as Rev. Brontë
Ethel Griffies
as Aunt Elizabeth Branwell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devotion about?
In Victorian England, literary siblings Emily and Charlotte Brontë vie for the affection of the Rev. Arthur Nicholls. Along with their sister Anne, Emily and Charlotte also try to help their torme...
Who directed Devotion?
Devotion was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
How long is Devotion?
Devotion has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Devotion released?
Devotion was released on April 5, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Devotion?
The main cast of Devotion includes Ida Lupino, Paul Henreid, Olivia de Havilland, Sydney Greenstreet, Nancy Coleman.