Pride and Prejudice
“The Gayest Comedy Hit of the Screen! Five Gorgeous Beauties on a Mad-Cap Manhunt!”
Synopsis
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.
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Pride and Prejudice Official Trailer #1 - Laurence Olivier Movie (1940) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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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
Melville Cooper
Mr. Collins
Edward Ashley
Mr. George Wickham
Marten Lamont
Mr. Denny
E. E. Clive
Sir William Lucas
Marjorie Wood
Lady Lucas
May Beatty
Mrs. Philips
Marsha Hunt
Mary Bennet
Bruce Lester
Mr. Bingley
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Aldous Huxley, Jane Murfin
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Pride and Prejudice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Aldous Huxley, Jane Murfin, Helen Jerome, Jane Austen
Herbert Stothart
Karl Freund
Robert Kern
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Robert Kern
Editor
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Adrian
Costume Design
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Aldous Huxley
Screenplay
Jane Murfin
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pride and Prejudice
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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?
The principal cast of Pride and Prejudice includes Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver, Maureen O'Sullivan.
When was Pride and Prejudice released and how long is it?
Pride and Prejudice was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Pride and Prejudice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pride and Prejudice was composed by Herbert Stothart.
Is Pride and Prejudice based on a book or true story?
Pride and Prejudice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Austen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pride and Prejudice?
Pride and Prejudice holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).