(1951) Uncle Silas/ The Inheritance
SUSPENSE/ THRILLER
Adapted from the book by Sheridan Le Fanu that has Uncle Silas (Derrick De Marney) attempting to scheme to inherit his niece, Caroline Ruthyn (Jean Simmons) inheritance. He does this by conspiring with former governess, Madame de la Rougierre (Katina Paxinou)
It has some influences from director David Lean's "Great Expectations" and the film lacks some common sense in which stupidity can only go so far, but ends on a good note which is why this film deserves a pass. It is either the first or second "Uncle Silas" adaption out of six films.
Adapted from the book by Sheridan Le Fanu that has Uncle Silas (Derrick De Marney) attempting to scheme to inherit his niece, Caroline Ruthyn (Jean Simmons) inheritance. He does this by conspiring with former governess, Madame de la Rougierre (Katina Paxinou)
It has some influences from director David Lean's "Great Expectations" and the film lacks some common sense in which stupidity can only go so far, but ends on a good note which is why this film deserves a pass. It is either the first or second "Uncle Silas" adaption out of six films.