Lizzy's dance with Mr. Darcy - Pride & Prejudice (1940,1957,1967,1980,1995,2005) 

*Series:* ru-vid.com/group/PLzcoQ_vebs-T2HiyFRu1TzCiioISLXLRq _When the dancing recommenced, however, and Darcy approached to claim her hand, Charlotte could not help cautioning her, in a whisper, not to be a simpleton, and allow her fancy for Wickham to make her appear unpleasant in the eyes of a man often times his consequence. Elizabeth made no answer, and took her place in the set, amazed at the dignity to which she was arrived in being allowed to stand opposite to Mr. Darcy, and reading in her neighbours’ looks their equal amazement in beholding it. They stood for some time without speaking a word; and she began to imagine that their silence was to last through the two dances, and, at first, was resolved not to break it; till suddenly fancying that it would be the greater punishment to her partner to oblige him to talk, she made some slight observation on the dance. He replied, and was again silent. After a pause of some minutes, she addressed him a second time, with-_ _“It is your turn to say something now, Mr. Darcy. I talked about the dance, and you ought to make some kind of remark on the size of the room, or the number of couples.”_ _He smiled, and assured her that whatever she wished him to say should be said._ _“Very well; that reply will do for the present. Perhaps, by-and-by, I may observe that private balls are much pleasanter than public ones; but now we may be silent.”_ _“Do you talk by rule, then, while you are dancing?”_ _“Sometimes. One must speak a little, you know. It would look odd to be entirely silent for half an hour together; and yet, for the advantage of some, conversation ought to be so arranged as that they may have the trouble of saying as little as possible.”_ _“Are you consulting your own feelings in the present case, or do you imagine that you are gratifying mine?”_ _“Both,” replied Elizabeth archly; “for I have always seen a great similarity in the turn of our minds. We are each of an unsocial, taciturn disposition, unwilling to speak, unless we expect to say something that will amaze the whole room, and be handed down to posterity with all the éclat of a proverb.”_ _“This is no very striking resemblance of your own character, I am sure,” said he. “How near it may be to mine, I cannot pretend to say. You think it a faithful portrait, undoubtedly.”_ _“I must not decide on my own performance.”_ _He made no answer; and they were again silent till they had gone down the dance, when he asked her if she and her sisters did not very often walk to Meryton. She answered in the affirmative; and, unable to resist the temptation, added, “When you met us there the other day, we had just been forming a new acquaintance.”_ _The effect was immediate. A deeper shade of hauteur overspread his features, but he said not a word; and Elizabeth, though blaming herself for her own weakness, could not go on. At length Darcy spoke, and in a constrained manner said,-_ _“Mr. Wickham is blessed with such happy manners as may insure his making friends; whether he may be equally capable of retaining them, is less certain.”_ _“He has been so unlucky as to lose your friendship,” replied Elizabeth, with emphasis, “and in a manner which he is likely to suffer from all his life.”_ _Darcy made no answer, and seemed desirous of changing the subject. At that moment Sir William Lucas appeared close to them, meaning to pass through the set to the other side of the room; but, on perceiving Mr. Darcy, he stopped, with a bow of superior courtesy, to compliment him on his dancing and his partner._ _“I have been most highly gratified, indeed, my dear sir; such very superior dancing is not often seen. It is evident that you belong to the first circles. Allow me to say, however, that your fair partner does not disgrace you: and that I must hope to have this pleasure often repeated, especially when a certain desirable event, my dear Miss Eliza (glancing at her sister and Bingley), shall take place. What congratulations will then flow in! I appeal to Mr. Darcy;-but let me not interrupt you, sir. You will not thank me for detaining you from the bewitching converse of that young lady, whose bright eyes are also upbraiding me.”_ _The latter part of this address was scarcely heard by Darcy; but Sir William’s allusion to his friend seemed to strike him forcibly, and his eyes were directed, with a very serious expression, towards Bingley and Jane, who were dancing together. Recovering himself, however, shortly, he turned to his partner, and said,-_ _“Sir William’s interruption has made me forget what we were talking of.”_ _“I do not think we were speaking at all. Sir William could not have interrupted any two people in the room who had less to say for themselves. We have tried two or three subjects already without success, and what we are to talk of next I cannot imagine.”_ _“What think you of books?” said he, smiling._ _“Books-oh no!-I am sure we never read the same, or not with the same feelings.”_ _“I am sorry you think so; but if that be the case, there can at least be no want of subject. We may compare our different opinions.”_ _“No-I cannot talk of books in a ball-room; my head is always full of something else.”_ _“The present always occupies you in such scenes-does it?” said he, with a look of doubt._ _“Yes, always,” she replied, without knowing what she said; for her thoughts had wandered far from the subject, as soon afterwards appeared by her suddenly exclaiming, “I remember hearing you once say, Mr. Darcy, that you hardly ever forgave;-that your resentment, once created, was unappeasable. You are very cautious, I suppose, as to its being created?”_ _“I am,” said he, with a firm voice._ _“And never allow yourself to be blinded by prejudice?”_ _“I hope not.”_ _“It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first.”_ _“May I ask to what these questions tend?”_ _“Merely to the illustration of your character,” said she, endeavouring to shake off her gravity. “I am trying to make it out.”_ _“And what is your success?”_ _She shook her head. “I do not get on at all. I hear such different accounts of you as puzzle me exceedingly.”_ _“I can readily believe,” answered he, gravely, “that reports may vary greatly with respect to me; and I could wish, Miss Bennet, that you were not to sketch my character at the present moment, as there is reason to fear that the performance would reflect no credit on either.”_ _“But if I do not take your likeness now, I may never have another opportunity.”_ _“I would by no means suspend any pleasure of yours,” he coldly replied. She said no more, and they went down the other dance and parted in silence; on each side dissatisfied, though not to an equal degree; for in Darcy’s breast there was a tolerably powerful feeling towards her, which soon procured her pardon, and directed all his anger against another._ *_Pride & Prejudice, Chapter 18_*

I love that the 1995 version is the only one that has Sir William interrupting Lizzy and Darcy while they’re still dancing, then Darcy was subtly staring at Jane and Bingley for a moment and continued dancing. This prompted him to persuade Bingley to leave Netherfield because he thought Jane had no interest in Bingley as explained later in his letter.

I remember one scene kn 1940 version where lizzie tells him to laugh more and he later tells her he did and when asked how he felt he says never felt more miserable 😂, no matter how incorrect to the book its the funniest and most entertaining version, jane herself would have loved it 😂

you just gotta love all the dancing in the first two

The best version 2005 for me

I love the sexual attraction and tension in the 2005 version. When you see the rest of the room disappear only accentuate the scene

The best version of this show was definately 1995..but the 2005 dance scene had the most emotion...

Colin Firth was made to be Fitzwilliam Darcy! He has the perfect air of haughtiness, yet is also capable of great warmth. None of the other Darcys can compare.

I love the 1967 and the 1980 adaptation 😊 They are very faithful to the book

1940 Seeing her wear it like that and hit the 10, she must be born with it. 1967 It's just my opinion, but I think 67's dancing and dresses are more cooler than the others. 1980 walking > dancing 1995 dancing < conversation 2005 stare fiercely and move to the other side with great bgm

I think the first adaptation was the romantic version of mr darcy just like the 2005 . 1980 darcy was so stiff😅😅 he looks like a vampire but still enjoyed it..

I will say, i like the italian take on "mr Wickham is sure of making friends wherever he goes". Moderately faithful translation of the line. And Volpi's delivery has panache.

I like Colin Firth and Matthew Macfayden as Darcy's.

I love Garson's Goddess of the hunt Portrayal

Nicely done.

The 1995 version is much closer to the book yes, but the 2005 version is better-filmed, has fantastic cinematography and set/costume design, a superb soundtrack, and is much, much more romantic. I love them both, but the 2005 version for me is the stronger artistic achievement.

Que belleza la versión de 1940❤

I wonder what secrets 1967 Darcy is hiding in that hair poof of his XD

i think the 1940 version is the only one which manages to get one thing, that should be pretty simple, correct. jane is better looking than lizzie.

I enjoyed Lizzie's questioning and Darcy's responses in the 1940 version (everything that happens the moment they stop shooting - why are they doing archery?!) That being said, pretty much everything else in the 1940 version is bad 😅

Другие актёры игравшие Дарси как будто кривляются. Колин Ферт самый лучший. Глаза очень выразительные.

If you want to talk about subtle acting you really have to talk about the 2005 version. The body language between Matthew and Kiera is subtle but in a way that we feel the tension and the emotion almost physically. Some of the best acting I have ever seen.

If you want character and Austen par excellence, 1995 it is. If you want sensation novel-esque gurning for the back row, opt for 2005.

1940s mansplaining!