As long as we are on the delightful subject of Emma Woodhouse, I would recomend, to any who haven't seen it, the BBC version of Emma from 1972, starring Doran Godwin. It may take a little getting used to, as it lacks the jazzy editing and dynamic musical score we're used to in movies today. The actress really conveys more of Emma than any other screen incarnation I've seen. The rest of the cast is also superb---the guy playing Knightly is a sound-alike for James Mason, and Mr. Woodhouse is the funniest of the bunch. Best of all, the plot doesn't veer far from Austen's original.The filmmakers weren't out to break new cinematic ground here, they were more interested in simply telling Emma's story. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for the true Emma devotee, it is definitely worth a shot.
Once again...my hightest praise for the wonderful actress Doran Godwin.
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