The Barretts of Wimpole Street
"When poets love, Heaven and Earth fall back to watch!"
Originally released in 1934. The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a drama/romance film. directed by Sidney Franklin.
Starring Norma Shearer, Fredric March, and Charles Laughton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (21 votes)
Budget
$820K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.3M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $820,000
- Revenue
- $1,258,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 o...
Who directed The Barretts of Wimpole Street?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street was directed by Sidney Franklin.
How long is The Barretts of Wimpole Street?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Barretts of Wimpole Street released?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street was released on September 21, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Barretts of Wimpole Street?
The main cast of The Barretts of Wimpole Street includes Norma Shearer, Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan, Katharine Alexander.