Bibframe Work
TitleThe Barretts of Wimpole StreetTypeMoving ImageMonographContributionFranklin, Sidney A., 1893-1972 (direction)Thalberg, Irving G., 1899-1936 (production)Vajda, Ernest, 1887-1954 (writing)West, Claudine, 1890-1943 (writing)Stewart, Donald Ogden, 1894-1980 (writing)Stothart, Herbert, 1885-1949 (music)Shearer, Norma, 1902-1983 (cast)March, Fredric, 1897-1975 (cast)Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962 (cast)O'Sullivan, Maureen, 1911-1998 (cast)Alexander, Katharine, 1898-1981 (cast)Forbes, Ralph, 1904-1951 (cast)Carroll, Leo G., 1886-1972 (cast)O'Connor, Una, 1880-1959 (cast)Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (contributor)MGM/UA Home Video (Firm) (contributor) SubjectBrowning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861--Drama. (LCSH)Browning, Robert, 1812-1889--Drama. (LCSH)Fathers and daughters--Drama (LCSH)Parental overprotection--Drama (LCSH)Interpersonal relations in children--Drama (LCSH) Moving Image Technique(s)live actionCould not render: bf:code SummaryA dramatic portrayal of the romance of poets, Elizabeth Barrett (Norma Shearer) and Robert Browning (Fredric March). The invalid poetess who regains her health after falling in love with the famous poet elopes with the poet against the wishes of her tyrannical father (Charles Laughton), who exhibits an incestuous attachment for Elizabeth, as well as an over domineering control of all the Barrett siblings in their personal adult relationships. The story is set in London, England, starting in the year, 1845.DurationPT105MAuthorized Access PointThe Barretts of Wimpole Street