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The Barretts of Wimpole Street

The Barretts of Wimpole Street

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

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Barretts of Wimpole Street
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1934-09-21
  • Runtime: 109 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (20 votes)
  • Budget: $820,000
  • Revenue: $1,258,000
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.426
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Norma Shearer

Norma Shearer

as Elizabeth Barrett

Fredric March

Fredric March

as Robert Browning

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

as Edward Moulton-Barrett

Maureen O'Sullivan

Maureen O'Sullivan

as Henrietta Barrett

Katharine Alexander

Katharine Alexander

as Arabel Barrett

Ralph Forbes

Ralph Forbes

as Captain Surtees Cook

Ian Wolfe

Ian Wolfe

as Harry Bevan

Marion Clayton Anderson

Marion Clayton Anderson

as Bella Hedley

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

as Dr. Ford-Waterlow

Ferdinand Munier

Ferdinand Munier

as Dr. Chambers

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Preview Clip | The Barretts of Wimpole Street | Warner Archive

External Links

Keywords

london, englandabusive fatherpoetbiographybased on play or musicalfamily relationshipschurchfree willoverbearing fatherpre-codeself confidencefather daughter conflictoverprotective fatherdomineering fatherliterary figureloss of legsfather daughter relationshiphopelessly in lovecruel father

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1934-09-21.

Who are the main actors in The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The main cast includes Norma Shearer, Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan, Katharine Alexander, .

Where can I watch The Barretts of Wimpole Street online?

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Is The Barretts of Wimpole Street based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The Barretts of Wimpole Street has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 20 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The movie had a production budget of $820,000 and earned $1,258,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Barretts of Wimpole Street filmed?

The Barretts of Wimpole Street was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The total runtime of The Barretts of Wimpole Street is 109 minutes.

Is The Barretts of Wimpole Street suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Barretts of Wimpole Street.

Does The Barretts of Wimpole Street have a post-credit scene?

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