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Hollywood goes back in search of the heights of passion

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From: Yorkshire Post
Date: 20060215
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With a new Hollywood version of Wuthering Heights, starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, in the offing, Yvette Huddleston considers the enduring appeal of Emily Bronte's classic novel.

It has inspired plays, poetry, musicals - even a hit pop song - and for decades has fascinated filmmakers.

While on its publication in 1847 many condemned Wuthering Heights as vulgar, sordid and unnatural, Emily Bronte's tale of passion, madness, violence and obsession has provided a rich resource for directors since the first silent adaptation came out in 1920.

Admittedly, the majority of the 14 film and ...

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