Pride and Prejudice (1940)
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In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to eldest daughter Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with second-eldest Elizabeth.
Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: July 26, 1940
Cast
- Greer Garson - Elizabeth Bennet
- Laurence Olivier - Mr. Darcy
- Mary Boland - Mrs. Bennet
- Edna May Oliver - Lady Catherine de Bourgh
- Maureen O'Sullivan - Jane Bennet
- Ann Rutherford - Lydia Bennet
- Frieda Inescort - Miss Caroline Bingley
- Edmund Gwenn - Mr. Bennet
- Karen Morley - Mrs. Collins
- Heather Angel - Kitty Bennet
Screenplay
- Helen Jerome (Adaptation)
- Jane Austen (Novel)
- Aldous Huxley (Screenplay)
- Jane Murfin (Screenplay)
Music: Herbert Stothart
Cinematography: Karl Freund
Editing: Robert Kern
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pride and Prejudice about?
- In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to eldest daughter Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with second-eldest Elizabeth.
- Who directed Pride and Prejudice?
- Pride and Prejudice was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
- Who stars in Pride and Prejudice?
- Pride and Prejudice stars Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver, Maureen O'Sullivan, Ann Rutherford.
- How long is Pride and Prejudice?
- Pride and Prejudice has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Pride and Prejudice?
- Pride and Prejudice is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Pride and Prejudice produced?
- Pride and Prejudice was produced in United States of America.