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The Barretts of Wimpole Street

“When poets love, Heaven and Earth fall back to watch!”

★ 6.2(23)19341h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Franklin
Release date: 1934-09-21
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $1,258,000
Budget: $820,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Barretts of Wimpole Street

The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a 1934 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Sidney Franklin, starring Norma Shearer, Fredric March and Charles Laughton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Barretts of Wimpole Street in Greece — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Remarkable poet Elizabeth Barrett is slowly recovering from a crippling illness with the help of her siblings, especially her youngest sister, Henrietta, but feels stifled by the domestic tyranny of her wealthy widowed father. When she meets fellow poet Robert Browning in a romantic first encounter, her heart belongs to him. However, her controlling father has no intention of allowing her out of his sight.

Cast

Norma Shearer

Elizabeth Barrett

Fredric March

Robert Browning

Charles Laughton

Edward Moulton-Barrett

Maureen O'Sullivan

Henrietta Barrett

Katharine Alexander

Arabel Barrett

Ralph Forbes

Captain Surtees Cook

Ian Wolfe

Harry Bevan

Marion Clayton Anderson

Bella Hedley

Leo G. Carroll

Dr. Ford-Waterlow

Ferdinand Munier

Dr. Chambers

Una O'Connor

Wilson

Vernon Downing

Octavius Barrett

Themes & keywords

london, englandabusive fatherpoetbiographybased on play or musicalfamily relationshipschurchfree willoverbearing fatherpre-codeself confidencefather daughter conflictoverprotective fatherdomineering fatherliterary figure

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Barretts of Wimpole Street in Greece?+

The Barretts of Wimpole Street is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Greece. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Barretts of Wimpole Street on Netflix?+

The Barretts of Wimpole Street is not on Netflix in Greece right now.

How long is The Barretts of Wimpole Street?+

The Barretts of Wimpole Street has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Barretts of Wimpole Street?+

The Barretts of Wimpole Street stars Norma Shearer, Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan and Katharine Alexander.

When did The Barretts of Wimpole Street come out?+

The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a 1934 movie directed by Sidney Franklin.

What genre is The Barretts of Wimpole Street?+

The Barretts of Wimpole Street is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Barretts of Wimpole Street?+

The Barretts of Wimpole Street was directed by Sidney Franklin.