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Lady Jane

Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Jane Grey
Directed by: Trevor Nunn
Written by: Chris Bryant (story, David Edgar (writer)
Released: 07 February 1986 [USA], 07 February 1986 [UK]
Genre: Biography / Drama / History / Romance
More Information: Internet Movie Database

Synopsis

The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guildford to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guildford and Jane fall in love. But they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.

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Trivia

The film portrays Jane as a dark eyed, dark haired girl when in actuality, Lady Jane Grey was very fair with blond hair and light eyes. She was described as very pleasant looking except for her freckles, which were considered unbecoming on a young lady at the time.

Helena Bonham Carter intended to go to Cambridge University when Trevor Nunn saw her photograph in Tatler (in which she was a last-minute replacement for her cousin Virginia) and gave her the lead role in Lady Jane.

Quotes

Dr. Feckinham: And what would you be prepared to die for, Lady Jane?
Jane: I would die to free our people from the chains of bigotry and superstition.
Dr. Feckinham: What superstition did you have in mind?
Jane: Well for example the idea that a piece of bread can become the body of our savior, father.
Dr. Feckinham: Did he not say at his last supper, take, eat, this is my body?
Jane: He also said I am the vine, I am the door. Was he a vine, a door?
Dr. Feckinham: Who has been teaching you to say such things?
Jane: Don’t you think I could have thought of them myself?

Jane: [reading] The soul takes flight to the world that is eternal… invisible. But there arriving she is sure of bliss, and forever dwells in paradise.

Jane: Who are you bowing to?
Lady Anne: To our host, my lady, who made us all.
Jane: Oh, I see! So God made you, and the baker, apparently, made God?