While I've never yet gotten through the book, I have now watched 3 film adaptations of Rebecca and even listened to the Orson Welles' radio play.
The 1979 version with the sublime Jeremy Brett remains my favorite. He plays Maxim in a way that makes me like the character. There is a softness to him, reminding the audience that before he became so bitter and cold, he was probably a lovely man and can be one again.
Joanna David plays an excellent Mrs. De Winter, the only woman so far who feels genuine in the role. And I say that deeply liking Joan Fontaine's performance. But Joanna David just knocked it out of the park.
I would give anything for this 1979 version to be officially released on DVD. It deserves a much wider audience. The ultimate dream.
The 1979 version with the sublime Jeremy Brett remains my favorite. He plays Maxim in a way that makes me like the character. There is a softness to him, reminding the audience that before he became so bitter and cold, he was probably a lovely man and can be one again.
Joanna David plays an excellent Mrs. De Winter, the only woman so far who feels genuine in the role. And I say that deeply liking Joan Fontaine's performance. But Joanna David just knocked it out of the park.
I would give anything for this 1979 version to be officially released on DVD. It deserves a much wider audience. The ultimate dream.