The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1934
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.
Director:
Sidney Franklin
Writers:
Rudolph Besier, Ernest Vajda, Claudine West
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 6 wins & 2 nominations total
Production:
Sidney Franklin
Country:
United States
