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The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934)

1h 49m 1934 United States of America

Poet Elizabeth Barrett, hindered by a debilitating illness, finds solace in her supportive siblings, particularly her younger sister, Henrietta. Despite their care, Elizabeth feels suffocated by her domineering father, a wealthy widower. Her world shifts when she meets the passionate poet Robert Browning, igniting a deep romantic connection. Yet, her father’s oppressive nature threatens to keep her isolated, leaving Elizabeth torn between her burgeoning love and the constraints of her home life. The struggle for independence and true affection unfolds against a backdrop of creativity and familial duty.

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