Pride and Prejudice with Greer Garson: DVD Cover
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Pride and Prejudice Director: Robert Z. Leonard Cast: Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver

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  • DVD Release Date: 10/10/2006
  • Original Release: 1940
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 5,615

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Oscar-nominated Crime Doesn't Pay short Eyes of the Navy; Classic cartoon The Fishing Bear; Theatrical trailer; Subtitles: Engish, Français, Español & Português (feature film only)

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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Pride and Prejudice
1. Credits and Cast List [2:07]
2. Meryton's New Arrivals [5:08]
3. Racing Home [2:35]
4. One Step Ahead [4:32]
5. Assembly Ball [2:26]
6. Dance Floor Discussion [4:01]
7. In No Humor Tonight [6:19]
8. Confined at Netherfield [3:42]
9. Accomplished Women [7:05]
10. Mr. Collins [5:37]
11. Target Practice [6:55]
12. Such an Interesting Family [5:55]
13. Resistible Proposal [5:44]
14. Tea and Sympathy [5:14]
15. Collins' Choice [2:21]
16. Visiting the Collinses [2:56]
17. Evening at Rosings [4:39]
18. Gracious Lady Catherine [3:37]
19. Last Man I'd Marry [5:46]
20. Bad New Travels Fast [5:26]
21. Sisterly Comfort [2:43]
22. What Comes of Chattering [1:30]
23. News of Lydia [4:31]
24. Prodigal Daughter [3:08]
25. Seriously Displeased [6:06]
26. Quite Mad [1:35]
27. Dare I Ask? [4:01]
28. Tottering on the Brink [1:50]

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Editorial Reviews

Long before 19th-century novelist Jane Austen became a hot property in Hollywood, MGM produced this opulent and entertaining adaptation of one of Austen's best-known novels. The elegant and slyly satirical comedy of manners gets under way when socially conscious Mrs. Bennet (Mary Boland), with the begrudging assistance of her husband (Edmund Gwenn), begins seeking out suitable (and suitably wealthy) husbands for her five daughters: Elizabeth (Greer Garson), Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan), Lydia (Ann Rutherford), Kitty (Heather Angel), and Mary (Marsha Hunt). One of the least likely matrimonial prospects is Mr. Darcy (Laurence Olivier), a rich, handsome, but cynical and boorish young man. Naturally, Elizabeth Bennet, the strongest-willed of the Bennet girls, is immediately fascinated by him, and she sets out to land him -- but only on her own terms, and only after she has exacted a bit of genteel revenge for his calculated indifference to her. Though Austen's novel was set in 1813, the year of its publication, the film version takes place in 1835, reportedly so as to take advantage of the more attractive costume designs of that period. Not surprisingly, a few changes had to be made to mollify the Hollywood censors (eager to find offense in the most innocent of material): the most notable is the character of Mr. Collins (Melville Cooper), transformed from the book's hypocritical clergyman to the film's standard-issue opportunist. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Good for the Collectionby Anonymous

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April 07, 2009: While not the best film version of "Pride and Prejudice," the performances of Greer Garson and Sir Laurence Olivier are worth seeing. The best remains the BBC mini-series with Colin Firth. Or, if you don't have the time, watch the movie with Keira Knightly.

Almost 4 Stars...but Not Quite.by JoannaTX

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November 07, 2008: It was hard for me to decide between 3 and 4 stars, but I didn't base that on how accurate this adaptation is. Frankly, I think it's the least faithful to the novel, BUT it is much more enjoyable than the 1980 BBC version where the acting was very awkward and fake. I think Mr. Darcy wasn't nearly as snobby in this version as he should have been, but it was still enjoyable. The first time I watched it, I stopped it after 5 minutes because the costumes are just all wrong, but from what background reading I've been doing, I think they may have done that on purpose as some sort of war propaganda. To me, the most important thing is that they stay faithful to the spirit of the novel, and that was definately present in this version. Anyway, the music is goodthe acting (for that time) is good, and the overall plot was compressed in a way where it didn't take out any of the absolute essentials. Of course, I would have liked to see Lizzy visiting Pemberley, but oh well. Overall, it's okay, but my favorite P&P adaptation will always be the 1995 A&E version with Colin Firth.

I Also Recommend: Never Been Kissed, Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen's Emma, Pride and Prejudice, Pride and Prejudice.


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