Now, we all know that the Director and Screenwriter work together to achieve a vision. From time to time an unexpected sense of humor is thrown in that catches the viewer off guard, but it seems to work. The first time I saw this 1997 version and this particular scene I had to Rewind a couple of times, because I could believe that the writer would actually let Rochester say those lines: “You’re no better than Blanche Ingram…”. No woman, no where On or Off the Screen wants to ever be compared with another female ~ EVER‼️ They must’ve gotten away with it though. This version has been a Fan-favorite for more than a Quarterer of a Century and it’s still goin’ strong😊
That yowling Bertha sounds just like my pug! Poor old Grace Pool; a rotten job and she gets blamed for everything! These were fun. Kevin McCarthy as Rochester - who would have thought?
Ooh, In color 📺…Thanks for the Upload❣️ I know this Film is all over the place🫣but if you turn your head slightly down and squint, you’ll be able to appreciate it as being one of those really loose, “based-on” adaptations from an Era long gone, but not forgotten. And hearing the appropriate performance of Schubert’s Serenade 😉is just icing on the cake.
You're very welcome! I'm very fond of this film, even if it's not very faithful to the book but it's in a category of its own and so lovely. And it has the humour which is missing from recent adaptations. 🥰 Auto subtitles can be turned off or on by clicking Subtitles (the horizontal lines below the video). The colourised one with the original subtitles (much better than the auto subs) is on the other channel.
I have the 1952 version in my “Jane Eyre” Playlist, but never had the time to watch it…maybe this evening😊 The 1957 is one of my favorite because of A’dele ~ she is adorable, especially toward the End as she explains to Jane what happened during the Fire…just adorable 🥰
1949 and 1952 are very similar... I don't understand why they put so much makeup on Patrick Macnee, a fine actor (The Avengers etc), he would have looked much better without it. :) He has a few very good moments in this, but the makeup is awful...
@@mrrochesterfan Yes, with Heston & Sinclair, I believe it’s the same Script with a little tweaking 🤔 When I think back to my College years in the mid 70s, I truly thought that Welles & Fontaine was the only Version ever done🥰…How unread I was in my late teens/early twenties, not to mention I seldom had quality time to watch TV📺 To be honest, it wasn’t until the 2011 Version was available on Showtime that I truly sought out all others and what was available for Free on Cable. It was 2019 when I found the 2006 4 Episode version of Jane Eyre and that’s when I went crazy lookin’ for every Jane Eyre and Pride & Prejudice available. Oh, did I mention, I’m a little “obsessive/compulsive?😇
shit, was the horse ok?? oh crap... the batting eyes? why that's just a girl for you. in hollyweird, they confuse the sexEs. see if you can catch how they walk away. the acting, is I find, so, fantastic. it was like I was reading the book. 🙃😉 the screaming too, it just seem that it adds a little something to the artful black and white moments.
I'm very fond of the 1934 Jane Eyre, it's an adorable one. I don't want to seem mischievous with these funny clips, but the crazy laughs from Mrs. Bertha Rochester were a bit too much. 😀 Worried about the 1973... hopefully not every single funny clip will be blocked...
I've watched both versions numerous times, and the 1934 version is just nutty: Mr. Rochester batting his eyes😊 If you watch the Full Movie and keep reminding yourself that it's "loosely base on"(in my opinion)the Classic 📚, then you can sit back, watch and enjoy🍿 because the 1934 version is so obviously 'doing its own thing'. However, the first time I saw Charlton Heston's Mr. Rochester grab, then twist "Jane's" arm I cringed ~ that was too much for my liking and it made it hard for me to watch, but I got through it. True, it was a Westinghouse sponsored stage Production and it was what it was, so a little forgiveness goes a long way😇 with the 'artistic license'. So, whether you consider yourself a "Janeite" or an "Austenite", I'm sure both versions will bring a😊 momentary smile for the effort. Thanks for the Upload 🎭
1934 is one of my favourites, not sure why, but it's quite unforgettable, funny, goofy and Mr. Rochester is way too cute. Someone should make a gif with him staring intently at Jane, it's the definition of "heart eyes"... The maniacal laughs in the older versions are absolutely hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing the first time I heard that cringy laugh in the 1949. :)
Michael Jayston said he was so moved by Jack Hawkins' genuine joy when he announced the birth of the Tsarevich that he almost forgot his own lines. Great actors.
The Extremely Talented and Very Handsome Actor Michael Jayston should Have portrayed in the 1965 Movie, The Sound of Music and the Extremely Talented and Very Pretty Petula Clark should have portrayed Maria Von Tropp in the 1965 movie The Sound of Music! I was born in the late fall of 1978. Beautiful Recording of a Beautiful Song!
Maria von Trapp said this 1981 production on stage was her favourite. Wish I could find a video of this production, there are a few clips on YT, with Petula Clark, but none with Michael Jayston.
Watching from Florida, USA☺️ I'm always on the look out for a Jane Eyre production and I never knew there was one from Czechoslovakia. (Czech Republic) Thank you for uploading it in its entirety ❤️
You're very welcome! It's a lovely, stylish adaptation. Wish I could find a good programme for translating the subtitles SRT file. The automatic subs are not so accurate...
@@mrrochesterfan Well, you are right about that😊 I'm not familiar with the Apps used for closed caption translations, but the one for this video used what I would imagine is a 'universally' profane word in the scene when Jane first met Ad`ele I was so embarrassed I had to close my eyes🫣 This is why I'm grateful that I know Jane Eyre like the back of my hand😊I don't need translation, but it's nice to have. Thanks again❣️
@@marymagmartha7453 I know... automatic translating is hilarious sometimes. So far I've only been able to find programmes that translate PDF or something else, not SRT files with time stamps, for sync. It's rather difficult. :(
Times like this that even when there is a language barrier knowing the storyline is helpful 🐎But even if you don't understand this language you could almost 'feel' the sentiment between them. You're right, the adaptation of their first meeting was well done❣️
The best reading of any audiobook in my opinion. And a lovely man, with whom i had the pleasure of working a few times in studio. God bless you Michael, Rest in Peace. We shall miss you. Hx
The very first time I watched this Movie, I watched it as if I was watching Mr. Darcy and Jane Eyre. I couldn't fully appreciate this Movie for what it was, because the other two were in my head. The second time I watched Rebecca, I carefully watched the characters to see Rebecca's transformation. I suppose there are a few similarities that remind you of Jane Eyre, but at least now I'm not distracted by them. Very interesting Movie🍿 Enjoy!
It was fascinating to watch again, that increasing suspense, OMG. Interestingly, Daphne du Maurier liked Rebecca as a character more than the nice girl. She thought Rebecca's personality was more interesting.
It was delightful to watch this again. Judith Anderson stole the show in a few scenes. :) BTW I tried to make a compillation of a few key scenes from Jane Eyre 1973, 1983, 2006 and 2011 and it is blocked every single time because of the 1973, even 20 seconds' clips from it are blocked...
In my opinion all the Janes in all the wonderfull versions of Jane Eyre considered themselves spiritual wives to Mr Rochester before they actually were . and they managed to portray that thought very well .
He's a younger, more romantic sir John Wilder. Patrick Wymarck sadly passed away at 45 and the series couldn't continue without him but it would be interesting to imagine what might have happened next.
Sad news: William Russell, the guy who played as St. John Rivers in that version has passed away at the age of 99 years old recently. He had one of the most terrific portrayals of St. John in JE adaptations. May he rest in peace.
Sad news, he was a great St. John Rivers and he also was Sir Lancelot, Ian Chesterton in Doctor Who and many other roles, a wonderful actor and handsome too. Interestingly, Ann Bell, Richard Leech and William Russell played Doctor Who characters, at different times.
Hay varias versiones, creo que el argumento es hermoso, la horripilante vida de una niña en un colegio de orfanato. Y su vida de adulta, más luego, prometo...¡Un final feliz!!. Recomendable. Sugiero la versión del 2011.
This is a great song by Depeche Mode - "Policy of Truth". The Valeyard could have sung the lyrics in Michael Jayston's lovely voice. :) The lyrics are somehow close to the trial's narrative. And Dave Gahan always sounds as if he were singing from another dimension. 🥰
@@mrrochesterfan I knew that version of jane eyre by chance, l'm so glad that i did One of the best adaptations i saw, and Rochester was perfect in it Disappointed it's not very well known
Нет, эта пара совсем не влюбляет в себя. Я не вижу в них никакого обаяния. А где у Рочестера харизма. Её нет. Где жгучий брюнет, его нет. Обыкновенный дядька, ничем не примечательный
But have you read the book? Mr. Rochester is not supposed to be hot (Richard Leech is the 1963 mini series has the best physical resemblance to the character). And my first feeling when seeing Michael Jayston as Mr. Rochester was that he is very handsome and very charismatic. I still feel the same. But that's not important. He is a great actor with a lot of talent and charisma. If you love the 1983 or 2006 that's no reason to hate the other Rochesters.
This interview was less than a year before he passed away. He was so funny and full of life. 💗 This adaptation should be public domain but it is still blocked on YT...
It was a great musical. Wish I could find the video of the royal premiere, there's a short clip with the Queen and Fiona Fullerton on YT, but it must have been longer. Can't find it anywhere. Same with the royal premiere of Nicholas and Alexandra. 😥😥😥
Tried to find out more but it can't be found. Made by Televisa. I would love to watch too. Love Spanish. By the way, there's a Spanish Jane Eyre too, from 1971, it's a lovely, elegant version.
@@mrrochesterfan I couldn't help but review your Video list again 😊 I was hoping you had got a hold to the entire '73 version of Jane Eyre. They're only "snippets", but watching these 29 second clips take me back six years or so when I happened upon the Michael Jayston '73 version of Jane Eyre (I believe BBC) It hurt my heart when they took it off RU-vid.
@@marymagmartha7453 It's so sad that no one knows about this wonderful 1973 version, because YT has been blocking it, only very short clips are allowed. It is high time it became public domain. Thank you for watching. 🥰
One of the reasons that English literacy in primary schools is poor these days is because kids these days don't watch other people telling stories any more. These old educational BBC kids shows like Jackanory, Words and Pictures etc. Should be used for literacy in the National Curriculum.
So true! I'm heartbroken that so many Jackanory episodes narrated by Michael Jayston can't be found (from 1972, 1974, 1976 and 1977). His voice is spellbinding.
I have to place this here. (May 2024 )My oldest boy just hung up a painted picture of his bunny we had made and he has had for over the last 3 months. It took this long of mourning his beloved Rabbit, Harvey. It just seem appropriate to place this here, with all the great ones. 🥲
