Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre, directed by Robert Stevenson, stars Orson Welles as the brooding Edward Rochester and Joan Fontaine as the determined Jane Eyre in this classic adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's 19th-century novel. After a harsh and eye-opening childhood as an orphan, Jane lands a governess position at Thornfield Hall, where she initially clashes with her employer, but eventually finds herself drawn to him despite his dark secrets. As their forbidden love blossoms, Jane must confront the terrible truth about Rochester's past and make a choice that will forever alter her fate.