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In this adaptation of the classic Emily Bronte novel set in 19th-century England, wealthy young Cathy Earnshaw (Merle Oberon) shares a loving bond with Heathcliff (Laurence Olivier), a poor...
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- Merle Oberon
- William Wyler
- Romance
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WUTHERING HEIGHTS is the definitive screen adaptation of the famous Emily Bronte novel, with Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier essaying the iconic roles of Cathy and Heathcliff respectively.
Best version of the Gothic-romance revenge tale. Read Common Sense Media's Wuthering Heights (1939) review, age rating, and parents guide.
- David Niven, Laurence Olivier, Merle Oberon
- William Wyler
- Samuel Goldwyn Company
Wuthering Heights: Directed by William Wyler. With Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier, David Niven, Flora Robson. A servant in the house of Wuthering Heights tells a traveler the unfortunate tale of lovers Cathy and Heathcliff.
- (20K)
- Drama, Romance
- William Wyler
- 1939-04-07
The film is a softened and truncated version of Emily Bronte's 1847 novel. It draws its plot from the book's first half, skipping almost all of the second, which continues the story into the next generation, following the children of the original characters.
Popular on Variety. Stark tragedy is vividly etched throughout. Tempo is at a slow pace, with many sequences devoted to development of psychological reactions of the characters. It’s rather dull...
Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Jun 9, 2021. Mike Massie Gone With The Twins. Destined for immediate success due to a stellar cast and a powerful story based on the lauded novel. Full Review...