(William Wyler, US 1939, 104 min., 35mm)
William Wyler | Youth in Love. In this memorable adaptation of Emily Brönte’s classic gothic tale of romance, deceit, and sibling rivalry, Oscar-winning cinematography bathes the doomed lovers in somber tones. Laurence Olivier is the dark, vengeful Heathcliff, determined to destroy the lives of those he loves and hates, and Merle Oberon shines as the capricious and haughty Catherine.