This adaptation of the Emily Brontë novel set in 19th-century England tells the classic tale of unfortunate lovers, Heathcliff and Cathy, who, despite their deep love for each other, are forced by circumstance and prejudice to live their lives apart. The film starred Merle Oberon, Sir Laurence Olivier, Hugh Williams, and David Niven, and received eight Academy Awards nominations, winning for Best Cinematography.