The Barretts of Wimpole Street
“The "Many-Splendored" Star In Her Greatest Romance!”
Synopsis
Director Sidney Franklin's 1957 remake of his own 1934 film, about the romance of poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dighton
- Original Title
- The Barretts of Wimpole Street
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Franklin
John Dighton, Rudolph Besier
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Franklin
Director
John Dighton
Screenplay
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Barretts of Wimpole Street
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What is The Barretts of Wimpole Street about?
Director Sidney Franklin's 1957 remake of his own 1934 film, about the romance of poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning.
Who directed The Barretts of Wimpole Street?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street was directed by Sidney Franklin.
Who stars in The Barretts of Wimpole Street?
The principal cast of The Barretts of Wimpole Street includes Jennifer Jones, Bill Travers, John Gielgud, Virginia McKenna, Maxine Audley.
When was The Barretts of Wimpole Street released and how long is it?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Barretts of Wimpole Street?
The Barretts of Wimpole Street holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).