Wuthering Heights (1939) | |
| Director(s) | William Wyler |
| Producer(s) | Samuel Goldwyn |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Brother Sister, England, Revenge, Romance (Drama) |
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Wuthering Heights Overview:
Wuthering Heights (1939) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by William Wyler and produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by Emily Brontė published in 1847.
SYNOPSIS
Classic Hollywood's most enduring romance is a sumptuously rendered adaptation of Bronte's 1847 novel. The story of eternal lovers Cathy and Heathcliff (Oberon and Olivier) begins in their childhood. Gypsy boy Olivier and manor-born Oberon become playmates and soul mates as they spend the years frolicking in their imaginary castle among the heather. As they grow to adulthood, jealousy drives Olivier away and ambition drives Oberon into the arms of Niven. Olivier returns a wealthy man, but possessed of a desire for revenge. Knowing Oberon loves him, he lovelessly marries Niven's sister (Fitzgerald), dooming them both to lives of bitterness. But the lovers are reconciled and make a pact to be together for eternity as Oberon slips into death. Beautifully photographed by Toland, with Wyler's characteristic care in composition and performances.
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.Wuthering Heights was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2007.
Academy Awards 1939 --- Ceremony Number 12 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Laurence Olivier | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Geraldine Fitzgerald | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | James Basevi | Nominated |
| Best Director | William Wyler | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Samuel Goldwyn Productions | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
WUTHERING HEIGHTS (1970)
By Dan Day, Jr. on Dec 17, 2022 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogThis film version of Emily Bronte's novel is covered in John Hamilton's book on the English productions of American International Pictures, WITCHES, BITCHES AND BANSHEES. The book inspired me to seek out the film and watch it. I have to say that I've never read Emily Bronte's novel, and I've never e... Read full article
Wuthering Heights (1939): Death Be My Destiny
By 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 27, 2019 From 4 Star FilmsIt’s almost instantly reasonable to clump this cinematic adaptation of Emily Bronte’s?Wuthering Heights with other contemporary pictures swirling with gothic menace like Rebecca, Suspicion, and Jane Eyre. The latter film, of course, is based off the novel of another of the Bronte Sisters... Read full article
Watching 1939: Wuthering Heights (1939)
on Feb 7, 2019 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
1001 Classic Movies: Wuthering Heights
By Amanda Garrett on Oct 6, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsWuthering Heights (1939) is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. This literary adaptation stars Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon as a couple whose love transcends death. Each week, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and revie... Read full article
Great films of 1939: "Wuthering Heights" September 3 at the Daystar Center
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 2, 2016 From Classic Movie ManGreat films of 1939: "Wuthering Heights" September 3 at the Daystar Center Great films of 1939: Wuthering Heights Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: September 3, 2016 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Wuthering Heights (1939) is the ta... Read full article
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Quotes from
Heathcliff: They used to be better.
Cathy: Don't pretend life hasn't improved for you.
Heathcliff: Life has ended for me... (pause) How can you stand here beside me and pretend not to remember? Not to know that my heart is breaking for you? That your face is the wonderful light burning in all this darkness?
Cathy, as a child: You're so handsome when you smile.
Heathcliff, as a child: Cathy, don't make fun of me.
Cathy, as a child: Don't you know that you're handsome? Do you know what I've always told Ellen? That you're a Prince in disguise.
Heathcliff, as a child: You did?
Cathy, as a child: I said that your father was Emperor of China, your mother a Indian Queen. It's true Heathcliff. You were kidnapped by wicked sailors and brought to England. But I'm glad they did it because I've always wanted to know somebody of noble birth
Heathcliff: Cathy! Cathy! Come in! Cathy! Come back to me! Oh Cathy, do come! Oh, do, once more! Oh, my heart?s darling! Cathy! My own? my?Cathy!
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Facts about
'David Niven' dreaded the film not only because he was playing a thankless, secondary role, but because he dreaded working with William Wyler again. Merle Oberon was uncomfortable working with Niven after their year long love affair ended in 1936.
Producer Samuel Goldwyn felt that script was too dark for a romance movie, so he asked several writers to do a rewrite on the script, including a young John Huston, who said that the script needed no rewrite, it was perfect as it was.
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