What happens in Jamaica Inn?
In early 19th century Cornwall, a young orphan, Mary, is sent to live with Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss who are landlords of the Jamaica Inn. Mary soon realises her uncle’s inn serves as the base for a gang of ship wreckers – who lure ships to their doom on the rocky coast, and Mary begins to fear for her life.
Who wrote the book Jamaica Inn?
Daphne du Maurier
Jamaica Inn/Authors
What channel is Jamaica Inn on?
BBC One
Jamaica Inn (2014 TV series)
| Jamaica Inn | |
|---|---|
| Original network | BBC One BBC One HD |
| Picture format | 16:9 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 21 April – 23 April 2014 |
Why is it called Jamaica Inn?
It is commonly thought that Jamaica Inn was so named because it was used to store rum smuggled into the country from Jamaica. However, the name is actually said to derive from the important local landowning Trelawney family, two of whose members served as Governors of Jamaica in the 18th century.
Is there a real Jamaica Inn?
The Jamaica Inn is a traditional inn on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall in the UK, which was built as a coaching inn in 1750, and has a historical association with smuggling.
Who is the landlord of the Jamaica Inn?
Mary (Maureen OHara), an orphan girl, goes to live with her Uncle Joss (Leslie Banks), landlord of the Jamaica Inn. Mary discovers that her uncle is the head of a gang of pirates who prey upon wrecked ships that have foundered in the heavy seas.
Is the movie Jamaica Inn a good movie?
Jamaica Inn hardly stands high in the Master’s canon, but it trundles along divertingly enough. Hitchcock fanatics will have fun comparing it with his two subsequent–and far more accomplished–Du Maurier adaptations, Rebecca and The Birds. — Philip Kemp What other items do customers buy after viewing this item? How are ratings calculated?
What kind of book is Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier?
Review. Daphne du Maurier has no equal ( Sunday Telegraph) A true classic ( Amazon.com) Jamaica Inn is perhaps the most accomplished historical romance ever written ( Good Book Guide) Jamaica Inn is a first-rate page-turner ( The Times) A dark tale. A brilliant thriller ( Daily Express) A perfect fusion of gothic romance and a young woman’s rite…
Who is Romola Garai in the Jamaica Inn?
Romola Garai is Jane Austen’s fickle heroine, fatally convinced she is good at matchmaking, but unaware she is playing a dangerous game that might finally force her to grow up.
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