Jane Eyre
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Synopsis
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
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Virginia Bruce
Jane Eyre
Colin Clive
Edward Rochester
Beryl Mercer
Mrs. Fairfax
David Torrence
Mr. Brocklehurst
Aileen Pringle
Lady Blanche Ingram
Edith Fellows
Adele Rochester
John Rogers
Sam Poole
Jean Darling
Jane Eyre as a Child
Lionel Belmore
Lord Ingram
Jameson Thomas
Charles Craig
Ethel Griffies
Grace Poole
Claire Du Brey
Bertha Rochester
William Burress
Minister
Joan Standing
Daisy
Richard Quine
John Reed
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Adele Comandini, Charlotte Brontë
- Original Title
- Jane Eyre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Mascot Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Adele Comandini, Charlotte Brontë
Ben Verschleiser
Department Leadership Roster
Adele Comandini
Writer
Christy Cabanne
Director
Ben Verschleiser
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jane Eyre
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What is Jane Eyre about?
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Who directed Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Jane Eyre?
The principal cast of Jane Eyre includes Virginia Bruce, Colin Clive, Beryl Mercer, David Torrence, Aileen Pringle.
When was Jane Eyre released and how long is it?
Jane Eyre was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Is Jane Eyre based on a book or true story?
Jane Eyre is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charlotte Brontë".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).