(NR) USA – 1 hr 44 min
1939 · d. William Wyler
Starring Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier, David Niven
Out on the wily, windy moors, young Cathy (Merle Oberon) forges a bond with stable boy Heathcliff (Laurence Olivier), only to marry a wealthy neighbor (David Niven). Years later, Heathcliff returns from exile, bent on reclaiming his lost love—or avenging his broken heart. This adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel was nominated for eight Oscars.
Author Mayukh Sen will join us at the screening to discuss his new book, Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star, for sale on site from Main Point Books.
Sunday, August 24
3.30
