Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.
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Awards Dominance
Wins
Nominations
Won
1940
Cinematography (Black-and-White)
Gregg Toland
Actor
Laurence Olivier
Actress in a Supporting Role
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Art Direction
James Basevi
Directing
William Wyler
Music (Original Score)
Alfred Newman
Outstanding Production
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Writing (Screenplay)
Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht
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