Pride and Prejudice (1940) | |
| Director(s) | Robert Z. Leonard |
| Producer(s) | Hunt Stromberg |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, England, Marriage, Romance (Drama), Sisters |
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Pride and Prejudice Overview:
Pride and Prejudice (1940) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and produced by Hunt Stromberg.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by Jane Austen published in 1813.
Academy Awards 1940 --- Ceremony Number 13 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Cedric Gibbons, Paul Groesse | Won |
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Pride and Prejudice (1940): Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 12, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsWhen you grow up with a sister, I imagine most people are aware of books like Pride and Prejudice, Little Women, Anne of Greene Gables, and Little House on The Prairie. However, especially when you’re young, you rarely appreciate them fully or comprehend how notable they are as cultural artifa... Read full article
On Blu-ray: Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier in Pride and Prejudice (1940)
By KC on Sep 23, 2020 From Classic MoviesWhen I recently watched the new Warner Archive Blu-ray of the 1940 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, it had been many years since I last saw the film. Several minutes into reacquainting myself with it, I realized I had my hands clasped to my chest. I was reminded that it's such ... Read full article
Pride and Prejudice (1940)
By Cameron on Aug 10, 2016 From The Blonde At The Filmvia: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/2153/Pride-and-Prejudice/#tcmarcp-177585 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. MGM’s 1940 version of Pride and Prejudice was the first feature film of a Jane Austen novel, though it was certainly not the last. But this was not the first time that Pr... Read full article
MGM's Pride and Prejudice (1940)
By Rick29 on Jun 18, 2016 From Classic Film & TV CafeGreer Garson and Laurence Oliver. After viewing MGM's 1940 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, comparisons with the BBC's popular 1995 miniseries are inevitable. That's not altogether fair to the 1940 version which is much shorter than the later miniseries (two hours vs. six hours). Ho... Read full article
MGM's Pride and Prejudice (1940)
By Rick29 on Jun 18, 2016 From Classic Film & TV CafeGreer Garson and Laurence Oliver. After viewing MGM's 1940 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, comparisons with the BBC's popular 1995 miniseries are inevitable. That's not altogether fair to the 1940 version which is much shorter than the later miniseries (two hours vs. six hours). Ho... Read full article
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Quotes from
Lydia Bennet: Has anybody heard how Jane is this morning?
Mrs. Bennet: Eh, Mr. Bingley sent a note over by his groom. She's much better. Such a happy idea of mine sending her off in the rain.
Mr. Bennet: Yes, but to Jane must go all the credit for having caught the cold, my dear.
Mr. Darcy: I rather admired what you did this afternoon Miss Elizabeth. Your resentment of what you believe to be an injustice showed courage and loyalty. I could wish i might possess a friend who would defend me as ably as Mr. Wickham was defended today.
Elizabeth Bennett: At this moment it's difficult to believe that you're so proud.
Mr. Darcy: At this moment it's difficult to believe that you're so prejudiced.
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Facts about
Halliwell Hobbes and Jane Drummond are listed in the Hollywood Reporter production charts for this movie, but they did not appear in the released print.
Vivien Leigh was passed over for the role of Elizabeth Bennett in favor of Greer Garson.
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