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Rebecca
By Daphne Du Maurier (novel), Michael Hogan, Philip MacDonald, Robert E. Sherwood, Joan Harrison - Film
Roles
- Mrs. de Winter - Young Adult (20-35), Adult (36-50), Female
About this piece
Mrs. de Winter opening voice over monologue
Summary
A shy ladies companion (Joan Fontaine) marries a wealthy man, Maxim de Winter (Lawrence Olivier) and the two move to Manderlay, his large country estate in Corwall. Mr. de Winter is still troubled by the death of his previous wife, Rebecca, who died in a boating accident. We soon find out that Rebecca still has a hold on everyone at Manderlay, including Mrs. Danvers, the creepy housekeeper. This is the opening voice over monologue where the second Mrs. de Winter remembers a dream that she had where she found herself back to Manderlay..
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