Daphne du Maurier's popular films that movie lovers need to check out

Daphne du Maurier was a world-famous English author and playwright, rewned for her romantic plays and stories. She was born on May 13, 1907, in London, England. author also frequently met many film stars and celebrities as both her parents were actors. Daphne du Maurier's career was very fruitful and she mand to gain much recognition for her work. Here's a look at Daphne du Maurier's films that were opted from her books or plays. 

Daphne du Maurier's films

Rebecca (1940)

Rebecca was a film directed by  Alfred Hitchcock and film was based on Daphne du Maurier's book by same name.  film cast Joan Fontaine as second Mrs. de Winter, Laurence Olivier as George Fortescue and Judith Anderson as Mrs Danvers. This is one of first Daphne du Maurier's films. film won awards for Best Picture and Best Cinematography. It is also mentioned in Daphne du Maurier's bio that Rebecca was one of her best books. 

Scapegoat (1959)

Scapegoat came out in 1959 and was based on Daphne du Maurier's career's most successful book - Scapegoat. film was directed by Robert Hamer and h Alec Guinness, Nicole Maurey and Bette Davis in main role. film earned $570,000 in US and Cana, as per reports, and was considered a box-office hit.  Alec Guinness played a dual role in film. 

Jamaica Inn (1939)

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Jamaica Inn came out in 1939 and was based on Daphne du Maurier's book of same name. film cast Charles Laughton as Sir Humphrey Pengallan, Leslie Banks as Joss Merlyn and Maureen O'Hara as Mary Yellen. Many critics and fans praised this film. 

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Don’t Look w (1973)

Don't Look w was a film directed by Nicolas Roeg. film was based on 1971 short story by Daphne du Maurier. film cast  Julie Christie and Donald Surland in le roles. two actors played role of a couple who lost ir daughter. film is considered to be one of most influential horror films of all time. 

My Cousin Rachel (2017)

My Cousin Rachel was a movie directed by Roger Michell, based upon 1951 vel My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier. film cast Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, Iain Glen, Holliday Grainger, and Pierfrancesco Favi in main roles. film was alrey me in 1952 but was reme due to its fame in 2017. Both movies are considered to be classics. 

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My Cousin Rachel (1952)

My Cousin Rachel, 1952 film, was directed by Henry Koster. It featured Olivia de Havilland, Richard Burton, Audrey Dalton, Ronald Squire, George Dolenz and John Sutton in main roles. film won many awards and is considered to be a classic. 

Hungry Hill (1947)

Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, Hungry Hill is a 1947 British film based on 1943 vel of same name. film starred  Margaret Lockwood, Dennis Price, and Cecil Parker in le roles. Daphne du Maurier's vel Hungry Hill was a best seller and many production companies ran to buy rights of book. Finally, film rights were bought by Two Cities. 

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Birds (1963)

One of most controversial Alfred Hitchcock movies,  Birds is a film is based on Daphne du Maurier's vel of same name. film starred Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette and Veronica Cartwright in le roles. film was also reme later in 1994. 

Years Between (1946)

Years Between is a film directed by Compton Bennett. It featured actors Michael Redgrave, Valerie Hobson and Flora Robson in le role and is based on  1945 play  Years Between by Daphne du Maurier. film was a box office hit. 

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Frenchman’s Creek (1944)

Based on Daphne du Maurier's book of same name, Frenchman’s Creek is directed by Mitchell Leisen. film plot revolved around an unusual love story where fans saw a sophisticated ly fall in love with a pirate. film h Joan Fontaine as Dona St. Columb, Arturo de Córdova as Jean Beit Aubrey and Basil Rathbone as Lord Rockingham. 

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