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I am reading Jane Eyre and really enjoying it. In perusing my library's website, I noticed that there are several dvds of Jane Eyre available:
BBC version produced by John McRae, directed by Joan Craft
National Film Museum Inc. version produced by Frederick Brogger, directed by Delbert Mann.
A&E Home video version, produced by Greg Brenman, directed by Robert Young.
Any suggestion as to which to see? I'm thinking the BBC version should be best, but I thought I'd ask.
Thanks!
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Hey Irene!
I am totally partial to the 1944 Orson Wells version, which is hard to find, and not at your library. For me, there is just no other Rochester than Wells. I saw the BBC version a few years ago, and it was OK  , but not as good as the '44 film. I did not buy Timothy Dalton as Mr. R at all  .
There have been so many films of this book! Be warned, though: All film versions are highly abridged. The book is full of name-symbolism, and some of the films leave out a good deal of this. 
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MacBeth wrote:
I am totally partial to the 1944 Orson Wells version, which is hard to find, and not at your library. For me, there is just no other Rochester than Wells. I saw the BBC version a few years ago, and it was OK , but not as good as the '44 film. I did not buy Timothy Dalton as Mr. R at all .
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Just borrowed this last night from my library (thanks, MacBeth!). It was very good. I havent' read Jane Eyre is ages, but even dh enjoyed the movie!
It was so funny to see Agnes Moorehead as Aunt Reed (she was the mother-in-law from "Bewitched!) 
And a stunningly beautiful Elizabeth Taylor as Helen!
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Thanks for the input MacBeth. But I am so disappointed that neither my library (thanks for checking!) nor the neighboring county's library system has it.  I checked Blockbuster online, which we are thinking of joining now that they have a minimal membership for $6 per month, but no luck there. Any suggestions for how to get my hands on an old dvd like this without buying it?
And Noreen, I can just picture Agnes Moorehead as Aunt Reed -- she's seems perfect for the part!
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Irene,
Maybe this would quelch your desire (at least temporarily  ) to watch Jane Eyre on DVD. Jane Eyre will be on Masterpiece Theatre this Sunday and the following Sunday.
Our library only had the Timothy Dalton one which I didn't mind. However, our library doesn't have the other versions either.
Has any one seen the George C. Scott version?
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I have it on VHS, Irene, and would be happy to loan it. PM me if you'd like! 
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You are the best, MacBeth! Maybe I can either get it from you or return it to you on an upcoming trip we hope to make to NYC. More on that when we nail down the details. I'll pm you with my address. Thanks so much!
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Will you be at the March, Irene? I can send it down with Trip. All you'll have to do is find his school. He'll have a cell phone...
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Hmm, I won't be there since we're expecting freezing weather and the baby is only 3 months old. But my two oldest girls are planning on going with our parish. I just learned that our group has the honor of carrying the March for Life banner at the very front of the line.  (Makes me reeeaaally wish I could go this year!) Trip could possibly find the girls based on their position at the front, but it might be a pain for both him and the girls to carry it around on that day. Maybe it would be easier if I just send you the postage and have you mail it?
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I see that it will be cold , and he will probably have to stay with his class. I'll post it as soon as you PM me your addy. Don't worry about postage. I like to collect favors .
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