Underplayed Gems

Jane Eyre (1910)

Jane Eyre poster
Directed by
Theodore Marston
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United States
Runtime
15 min
Rating
5.5 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This is a silent film adaptation of the classic novel Jane Eyre. It follows the story of a young governess who falls in love with her brooding employer. The film mirrors the events of the original book.

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What happens

Jane Eyre is a 1910 American silent short classic drama produced by the Thanhouser Film Corporation. Adapted from Charlotte Brontë's 1847 novel, Jane Eyre, the film mirrors the events and plot of the original book. The writer of the scenario is unknown, but Lloyd Lonergan probably adapted the work. The film's director is often and erroneously claimed to be Theodore Marston, but Barry O'Neil or Lloyd B. Carleton are possible candidates. The cast of the film was credited, an act rare and unusual in the era. This was the first American, first English language and second or third worldwide movie adaptation, of at least 27 film and television versions – of the novel. Such repeated dissemination has made the Brontë sisters' two major works ubiquitous. The single reel film, approximately 1000 feet long, was released on May 6, 1910. It was later credited by Edwin Thanhouser as marking the assured success of the company. The popularity of the production resulted in the production of additional copies, so the Thanhouser company had more orders than could be filled. Critical reception to the film was generally positive, but with some minor criticisms. The film is presumed lost. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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