Wuthering Heights (1939)

04/07/1939 (US) • 1h 44m

Drama, Romance

I am torn with Desire… tortured by hate!

Overview

Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.

Top Billed Cast

Merle Oberon

Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton

David Niven

Edgar Linton

Flora Robson

Ellen Dean

Donald Crisp

Dr. Kenneth

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Isabella Linton

Hugh Williams

Hindley Earnshaw

Miles Mander

Lockwood


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

jealousy

sibling relationship

based on novel or book

love of one's life

central and south america

rags to riches

rivalry

yorkshire

moor (terrain)

19th century

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