The 1952 film version of daphne du mauriers wonderful novel, my cousin rachel. My cousin rachel daphne dumaurier international collectors. The film stars a young richard burton as philip ashley, the spoiled, whiney, petulant little shit of a nephew and ward of one wealthy cornish gentleman, ambrose ashley john sutton. Rachel is the beautiful countess sangaletti, who marries ambrose in italy. My cousin rachel benefits from having a star who knows who to sell a gothic thriller. Ambrose writes that he has made the acquaintance of rachel, a widow and distant cousin of the ashley family. My cousin rachel by daphne du maurier audiobook free youtube. The film is based on the novel of the same name by daphne du maurier. Fiction, romantic suspense fiction, manwoman relationships, suspicion, cousins. As i dived into its pages, i found myself being led through the emotions of the narrator. Other articles where my cousin rachel is discussed. Dehavilland is the widow of a cornish man of property who died in suspicious circumstances.
Jun 08, 2017 and while an earlier version of my cousin rachel 1952 doesnt rank alongside these films, it does have two perfect stars. A young man plots revenge against the woman he believes murdered his cousin, but his plans are shaken when he comes face to face with the enigmatic beauty. My cousin rachel daphne du maurier a story of a womans influence over two men and their attempts to escape her effort to poison them. Differences between my cousin rachel book vs movie page 1. The story has its origins in a portrait of rachel carew at antony house in cornwall, which du maurier saw and took as inspiration. My cousin rachel 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rachel suggests phillip will marry louise several times. Phillip ashley burton is a callow youth who has grown up in the lap of luxury, as the ward of his uncle ambrose. And while an earlier version of my cousin rachel 1952 doesnt rank alongside these films, it does have two perfect stars. If he and rachel have a son, the child will inherit instead of philip. Find out how to get the full book without any commitment and see a brief summary of the book here.
Sam claflin on body shaming, first love and my cousin rachel interview duration. Dec 02, 20 if you liked alfred hitchcocks rebecca, which won best picture in 1940, then you will most likely love my cousin rachel. My cousin rachel, from 1952, is a suspenseful romantic drama starring olivia dehavilland and richard burton. My cousin rachel by daphne du maurier books weve read. Jan 03, 2012 my cousin rachel, from 1952, is a suspenseful romantic drama starring olivia dehavilland and richard burton. Written over 75 years ago, this story has such a timeless feel to it. The film stars a young richard burton as philip ashley, the spoiled, whiney, petulant little shit of a nephew and ward of one wealthy cornish gentleman, ambrose ashley john. Richard burton portrayed a man whose investigation into the death of his cousin leads him to. They barely spend any time together at all, she is rarely mentioned other than appearing in a few short scenes.
My cousin rachel novel,book is signed, portrait of enigmatic woman who might. My cousin rachel hardcover january 1, 1952 by daphne du maurier author. Based on the bestselling novel by daphne du maurier author of the peerless rebecca, my cousin rachel 1952 weaves an eerie tale of. The way du maurier slowly builds the suspense and mystery was masterful, layer upon layer right up until those final shocking chapters. Aug 28, 2012 based on the bestselling novel by daphne du maurier author of the peerless rebecca, my cousin rachel 1952 weaves an eerie tale of gothic romance, set against the backdrop of the wild, rock. Like the earlier rebecca, it is a mysteryromance, largely set on a large es. My cousin rachel, directed by roger michell, is the second film version of daphne du mauriers 1951 novel. My cousin rachel is a book by daphne du maurier, who is most well known for her 1938 novel, rebecca.
Little, brown and company hachette book group, 1951. For the novels film versions, see my cousin rachel 1952 film and my cousin rachel 2017 film. My cousin rachel is one of my favorite books of all time. My cousin rachel by daphne du maurier 1952 hc international collectors library. The books title reflects philips consistent references to rachel as my cousin rachel up to the moment he realises that he is.
Daphne du maurier wrote the book in such a way that every new emotion is perfectly believablethe narrators reaction is real and understandable. My cousin rachel by daphne du maurier smart bitches. Ambrose ashley, philips cousin, guardian, and god, married rachel in italy and. Featuring stills as well as an as ever wellconstructed. As photos show, there is some fraying on the edges of the book, and the binding is loose. But, i found my cousin rachel to be just a tad more accessible than rebecca and equally as. If you liked alfred hitchcocks rebecca, which won best picture in 1940, then you will most likely love my cousin rachel. Very true to the book, unlike the latest one, which is dreadful, in my opinion.
Daphne du maurier philip ashley and his cousin ambrose share a happy bachelor existence on the family estate in cornwall until ill health sends ambrose to italy where he meets and marries a distant cousin, rachel. Find great deals on ebay for my cousin rachel and my cousin rachel book. In the spirit of her classic rebecca, it is a romantic mystery that takes place largely on an estate in cornwall. And though my cousin rachel written in 1951 when du maurier was, arguably, at the height of her confidence and powers might appear to be a simple didshedidntshe thriller about. It provides a thorough exploration of the novels plot, characters and main themes, including sexuality, doubles and gender roles. His letters home to his cousin philip hint that he is being poisoned, but when rachel comes. Dec 07, 2016 sam claflin on body shaming, first love and my cousin rachel interview duration. Vintage book my cousin rachel daphne dumaurier 1951 hardcover dust jacket. My cousin rachel is a gothic novel that examines the relationship between philip, a naive young englishman, and his older cousins widow, rachel, a worldly italian woman who may have murdered his cousin. My cousin rachel 1952 movie clip she has done for me. My cousin rachel by daphne du maurier book analysis. My cousin rachel 1st 1951, 1952 doubleday daphne du.
Jun 17, 2017 my cousin rachel, directed by roger michell, is the second film version of daphne du mauriers 1951 novel. My cousin rachel 1952 was a suspenseful adaptation of the daphne du maurier period mystery. Based on the bestselling novel by daphne du maurier author of the peerless rebecca, my cousin rachel 1952 weaves an eerie tale of gothic romance, set against the backdrop of the wild, rock. All pages are intact, but there is writing on the interior of the book, but thats the only marring in the book. The 1952 director henry koster, a studio hack to quote. Synopsis she makes a secret potion for her lovers to drink. Jun 17, 2017 and though my cousin rachel written in 1951 when du maurier was, arguably, at the height of her confidence and powers might appear to be a simple didshedidntshe thriller about. British author daphne du maurier published her tenth novel, my cousin rachel, in 1951.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of my cousin rachel by daphne du maurier. Like the earlier rebecca, it is a mysteryromance, set primarily on a large estate in cornwall the story has its origins in a portrait of rachel carew at antony house in cornwall, which du maurier saw and took as inspiration. With another remake coming based on this daphne du maurier novel, i thought id look at the first screen adaption, 1952s my cousin rachel. A young man plots revenge against the woman he believes.
My cousin rachel 1952 movie clip opening, they used. In the movie in the book, louise kendall is referred to as a few years younger than phillip, and someone he sees more as a sister. It is set in coastal cornwall in the early 19th century. My cousin rachel, directed by roger michell, is the second film version of daphne du maurier s 1951 novel. My cousin rachel was my first book by daphne du maurier and i thought it was brilliant. Kendall, warns philip that ambroses marriage changes everything. It is based on the novel of the same name by daphne du maurier. On a cliffside mansion by the sea, where a most unconventional romance is taking place, there is a mystery to be unfurled. My cousin rachel is a novel by british author daphne du maurier, published in 1951.
Jun 11, 2017 my cousin rachel is a book by daphne du maurier, who is most well known for her 1938 novel, rebecca. Olivia dehavilland and richard burton star in this adaptation of daphne du mauriers gothic novel. Like the earlier rebecca, it is a mystery romance, set primarily on a large estate in cornwall. This movie is truly unforgettable, and will probably spark debate between family members and friends. My cousin rachel 1st 1951, 1952 doubleday daphne du maurier. Featuring an exclusive introduction written and narrated by roger michell, director of the 2017 film adaptation of my cousin rachel, starring rachel weisz and sam claflin. My cousin rachel hardcover january 1, 1952 by daphne du maurier author 3. Michell does provide a more highly dramatic ending than either the book or the first film. Comparing the 1952 and 2017 versions of my cousin rachel.
Du maurier wrote my cousin rachel in 1951, six years after the end of wwii. Du maurier as a sleeper agent for the 1970s womens lib movement, or the present day feminist resurgence is ridiculous beyond comprehension, and displays a fully absent sense of history, to be kind, or an effort at false and empty propaganda to be. Based on the daphne dumaurier novel of the same name, this story has elements in common with another of the authors works rebecca namely, a large manor house, the english coast, and a mysterious death. Approved 1h 38min drama, mystery, romance 24 december 1954 usa. While i have read rebecca, years ago, i dont remember much of it except that it was mysterious and suspenseful and very good. Listen to the full audiobook my cousin rachel by daphne du maurier for free. The film is based on the novel of the same name by daphne du maurier twentieth centuryfox obtained the rights to film the novel, with burton agreeing to star in a u. My cousin rachel by daphne du maurier audiobook free. The first, directed by henry koster and released in 1952, featured richard burton in. I dont think, however, that i got a chance to read any other novels by daphne du maurier at that time, perhaps because she never reached the kind of fame and. Burton is the dead mans cousin, who in probing his relatives demise immediately suspects dehavilland. Like the earlier rebecca, it is a mysteryromance, largely set on a large estate in cornwall. My cousin rachel not only opens with a sense of foreboding but daphne du maurier has the skill to continue it all the way to the very last word.