The Barretts of Wimpole Street

(1934)Directed by Sidney Franklin109 minDrama, Romance
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.

Norma Sheareras Elizabeth Barrett
Fredric Marchas Robert Browning
Charles Laughtonas Edward Moulton-Barrett
Maureen O'Sullivanas Henrietta Barrett
Katharine Alexanderas Arabel Barrett
Ralph Forbesas Captain Surtees Cook
Ian Wolfeas Harry Bevan
Leo G. Carrollas Dr. Ford-Waterlow
Ferdinand Munieras Dr. Chambers
Una O'Connoras Wilson
Vernon Downingas Octavius Barrett
Neville Clarkas Charles Barrett
Matthew Smithas George Barrett
Robert Carletonas Alfred Barrett
Allan Conradas Henry Barrett
PHPeter Hobbesas Septimus Barrett
Flushas Himself