Hibi Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 LOL. No, that wasnt it. I think Jane leaves the estate for awhile and works somewhere else or she does before she goes there, I cant remember. Nothing quite that dramatic. I think the return visit to her aunt is more involved as well....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeniaH Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 LOL. No, that wasnt it. I think Jane leaves the estate for awhile and works somewhere else or she does before she goes there, I cant remember. Nothing quite that dramatic. I think the return visit to her aunt is more involved as well....... *****SPOILERS BELOW***** I couldn't believe it when Jane left Edward and went back to her aunt. Her aunt is on her deathbed and Jane "valiantly" agrees to once again put her life on hold to be with her. But maybe that was more the norm back in those days. I understand that she had no future with Edward (in her mind) but why go back to that witch? Just get another governess job, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LornaHansonForbes Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 *****SPOILERS BELOW***** I couldn't believe it when Jane left Edward and went back to her aunt. Her aunt is on her deathbed and Jane "valiantly" agrees to once again put her life on hold to be with her. But maybe that was more the norm back in those days. I understand that she had no future with Edward (in her mind) but why go back to that witch? Just get another governess job, no? yeah, my version is more believable than that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibi Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 *****SPOILERS BELOW***** I couldn't believe it when Jane left Edward and went back to her aunt. Her aunt is on her deathbed and Jane "valiantly" agrees to once again put her life on hold to be with her. But maybe that was more the norm back in those days. I understand that she had no future with Edward (in her mind) but why go back to that witch? Just get another governess job, no? I think in the book the aunt was already dead when she went back, which is why she did, but I'm not sure. Has been a long time since I've read the novel. I know there was a period where she was living with some family which the movie skipped. Cant remember who they were (not the aunt)............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Actually, I did hear a tidbit that a critic who thought Welles chewed the scenery a little too much made some sardonic comment that he wished the role was played by Edward Anderson. I've spent much of the last couple days thinking about "Rochester" and his gravelly voice, and it looks like that's not going to stop any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I think in the book the aunt was already dead when she went back, which is why she did, but I'm not sure. Has been a long time since I've read the novel. I know there was a period where she was living with some family which the movie skipped. Cant remember who they were (not the aunt)............ See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Eyre#Other_employment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeniaH Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I've spent much of the last couple days thinking about "Rochester" and his gravelly voice, and it looks like that's not going to stop any time soon. Bing never needed to worry about competition from him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
film lover 293 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Does anyone remember the unbilled little girl who played Helen in the movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Bing never needed to worry about competition from him... I'll ask him myself. He's currently viewing topic "1776". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LornaHansonForbes Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Have you seen this woman? "Piccadilly Lil- the Toast of the East and West Ends." missing since Saturday. height: 5'6, weight twelve stone. Likes betting on dogs, playing with matches. all those with pertinent information are requested to contact the offices of the London East End Times #4 East Circle WEST TWO BOB REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibi Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Eyre#Other_employment Thanks for that. I thought Jane left Rochester for awhile. I was right about that. That's when she had that interlude with the family.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeniaH Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 TWO BOB REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION! You'd have to give me a lot more than that to get me to look for her... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 You'd have to give me a lot more than that to get me to look for her... Suppose the "Two bob" reward was Robert (Bob) Redford and Rob (Bob) Lowe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeniaH Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Suppose the "Two bob" reward was Robert (Bob) Redford and Rob (Bob) Lowe. Well, Bob Redford is getting 'up there' and I don't like Rob (Bob) Lowe, but you're definitely on the right track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Well, Bob Redford is getting 'up there' and I don't like Rob (Bob) Lowe, but you're definitely on the right track... Well, I could say Robert (Bob) Ryan and Robert (Bob) MItchum, but both of them are MORE than getting up there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibi Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Does anyone remember the unbilled little girl who played Helen in the movie? Helen Burns? That was a very young Elizabeth Taylor......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LornaHansonForbes Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm kind of reluctant to shatter another of life's mysteries, but what they hey: A question for any and everyone who posts here: what the hell do they mean in older/period British movies when the say "the cab ride cost two bob" or "Ten Bob? For a fetid old perambulator? What gives?" or "oy guv'ner, it'll cost ye a bob or two to find out" (etc)? IS "a bob" a lot? Generally the character reaction when told something costs something in terms of "Bob" (never plural?) gives me the idea that maybe 1 Bob= $37.50 in today's dollars. Like, I know it's all Euros now, so it doesn't apply...and if this helps: I am familiar with old British currency in terms of pounds and pence and I assume a "quid" is a five.... what is a "Bob" and is there actually a guy named Bob on the coin/bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer5 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm kind of reluctant to shatter another of life's mysteries, but what they hey: A question for any and everyone who posts here: what the hell do they mean in older/period British movies when the say "the cab ride cost two bob" or "Ten Bob? For a fetid old perambulator? What gives?" or "oy guv'ner, it'll cost ye a bob or two to find out" (etc)? IS "a bob" a lot? Generally the character reaction when told something costs something in terms of "Bob" (never plural?) gives me the idea that maybe 1 Bob= $37.50 in today's dollars. Like, I know it's all Euros now, so it doesn't apply...and if this helps: I am familiar with old British currency in terms of pounds and pence and I assume a "quid" is a five.... what is a "Bob" and is there actually a guy named Bob on the coin/bill? Per our friend Google, a bob is a slang term for shilling. So whatever a shilling is worth... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogie56 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Per our friend Google, a bob is a slang term for shilling. So whatever a shilling is worth... There were twenty (20) shillings per pound. The shilling was subdivided into twelve (12) pennies. The penny was further sub-divided into two halfpennies or four farthings (quarter pennies). 2 farthings = 1 halfpenny 2 halfpence = 1 penny (1d) 3 pence = 1 thruppence (3d) 6 pence = 1 sixpence (a 'tanner') (6d) 12 pence = 1 shilling (a bob) (1s) 2 shillings = 1 florin ( a 'two bob bit') (2s) 2 shillings and 6 pence = 1 half crown (2s 6d) 5 shillings = 1 Crown (5s) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 There were twenty (20) shillings per pound. The shilling was subdivided into twelve (12) pennies. The penny was further sub-divided into two halfpennies or four farthings (quarter pennies). 2 farthings = 1 halfpenny 2 halfpence = 1 penny (1d) 3 pence = 1 thruppence (3d) 6 pence = 1 sixpence (a 'tanner') (6d) 12 pence = 1 shilling (a bob) (1s) 2 shillings = 1 florin ( a 'two bob bit') (2s) 2 shillings and 6 pence = 1 half crown (2s 6d) 5 shillings = 1 Crown (5s) "Quid" is a pound, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogie56 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 "Quid" is a pound, correct? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LornaHansonForbes Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Oh thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LornaHansonForbes Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I think, aside from all the instabilty that came with it, people were ultimately relieved when Euros came along. This pence, shilling, bob, thing is confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogie56 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I think, aside from all the instabilty that came with it, people were ultimately relieved when Euros came along. This pence, shilling, bob, thing is confusing. Yes, but Britain does not have the Euro. It's 100 pence to the pound so much like the dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LornaHansonForbes Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yes, but Britain does not have the Euro. It's 100 pence to the pound so much like the dollar. I did not know that! Thanks! (been a long time since I have crossed ye ponde.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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