Movie Description

The Barretts of Wimpole Street

(1934)

Overview

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

Facts

Original TitleThe Barretts of Wimpole Street

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1934-09-21

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 49m

Budget₹ 820000

Revenue₹ 1258000

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Drama
  • Romance