My first taste of WH was the original with Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon. I think that was the best version followed by Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche. Too bad O and O's version did not include the story of the second generation. After watching F and B's version, I truly thought that the producer made up the story of the second generation, not knowing that it was Emily Bronte's original writing. The woman was a genius! I would have loved to see Laurence Olivier portray the evil Heathcliff, totally destroying every character in the movie.
Did you know that Vivien Leigh was originally chosen to play Cathy over Merle Oberon? Studio executives thought the part should not go to an unknown actress in the US. Leigh was chosen to play Isabella but she turned down the role and a year later, won an Oscar for her performance in Gone With the Wind. Leigh and Olivier were also engaged during the filming of WH.
I'm currently reading the novel. It's a difficult read as are every novel whose setting is in the 18th century. I wonder if there's an easier version out there. Miss Bronte would turned in her grave!
The original Cathy and Heathcliff (Olivier & Oberon) at their favorite spot in Peninstone Crags.
Fiennes and Binoche at their spot but not quite Peninstone Crags.
Beer and Glave as the young Heathcliff and Cathy walking the moors. Outstanding performance.
You deserve to die! You killed us both!
I love my murderer!
You broke my heart. You killed me.
