Jamaica Inn (1939) | |
| Director(s) | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Producer(s) | Erich Pommer, Charles Laughton (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Adventure, Crime, Film Adaptation |
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Jamaica Inn (1939) was a Adventure - Crime Film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and produced by Charles Laughton and Erich Pommer.
SYNOPSIS
The last British Hitchcock, and the first of his adaptations of a Daphne du Maurier novel (he achieved an immediate Hollywood success with Rebecca the following year). A vicious band of highwaymen, led by nobleman Laughton, create havoc on the 19th-century Cornwall moors. A young woman (O'Hara) who visits her aunt discovers she's residing in a haven for the criminals. Careful, literal filmmaking, but interesting to see the master ready to spread his wings and truly fly. An early role for the stunningly beautiful O'Hara; she and Laughton teamed again the same year for the indelible Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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Watching 1939: Jamaica Inn (1939)
on Oct 15, 2021 From Comet Over HollywoodIn 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, tha... Read full article
Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara check in at “Jamaica Inn”
By Stephen Reginald on Apr 23, 2021 From Classic Movie ManCharles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara check in at “Jamaica Inn” Jamaica Inn (1939) is a British period adventure movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier. The s... Read full article
Jamaica Inn (1939)
By Amanda Garrett on Jul 17, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm writing about the Alfred Hitchcock-directed swashbuckler Jamaica Inn (1939). It stars Maureen O'Hara and Robert Newton as two young people who are caught up with a gang of smugglers in 19th century Cornwall. This article is part of the Swashathon: A Blogathon of Swashbuckling Adventure... Read full article
Hitchcock Didn’t Get Jamaica Inn; Vince Gilligan Would
By Judy on Apr 10, 2016 From Cary Grant Won't Eat You**Warning: Some spoilers (though I don’t reveal the mastermind in the novel; Hitchcock alters the story enough for it still to be a mystery). I just finished watching Breaking Bad, and was struck by the thematic similarities between it and Jamaica Inn, one of my favorite novels as a teen. Both... Read full article
Hitchcock Didn’t Get Jamaica Inn; Vince Gilligan Would
By Judy on Apr 10, 2016 From Cary Grant Won't Eat You**Warning: Some spoilers (though I don’t reveal the mastermind in the novel; Hitchcock alters the story enough for it still to be a mystery). I just finished watching Breaking Bad, and was struck by the thematic similarities between it and Jamaica Inn, one of my favorite novels as a teen. Both... Read full article
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Quotes from
Mary Yellen: I hope you make better use of it in the future.
Jem Trehearne: That's a tall order for a desperate character like me.
Mary Yellen: No doubt.
Jem Trehearne: Smuggler and a cutthroat; that gives it.
Mary Yellen: Very likely.
Jem Trehearne: Do you think there's any hope for me? Tell me, what all am I to do?
Mary Yellen: Anything you please.
Jem Trehearne: Well, I used to be a sailor. I can go back to sea.
Mary Yellen: I'm not in the least interested.
Jem Trehearne: You must be. Don't forget you're responsible for me.
Mary Yellen: I am not.
Jem Trehearne: Oh, yes. If weren't for you I shouldn't be here at all. You can't deny that. When we're safe in Trulo I'll place myself entirely in your hands.
Mary Yellen: Oh, please be quiet.
Sir Humphrey Pengallan: Chadwick, my figurine. I need inspiration again. There's beauty!
Lady: But it's not alive!
Sir Humphrey Pengallan: More alive than half the people here.
Salvation Watkins - Sir Humphrey's Gang: ah you can laugh now but you'll sing a different tune on when you're rosting in the consuming fire that's waiting for all of us... including me.
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Facts about
Maureen O'Hara was "Introduced" in the opening titles.
Was reportedly one of Alfred Hitchcock's most unhappy directing jobs. He felt caught between Charles Laughton and Laughton's business partners. Later, he said that he did not so much direct the film as referee it.
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