Stunning Linda Darnell plays Virginia Clemm. Edgar Allan Poe (/ p oʊ /; born Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. His first love was Elmira Royster, and though she married another while he was at the … The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (conosciuto anche con il titolo The Romance of Annabel Lee) è un film statunitense del 1942 diretto da Harry Lachman. By that, I mean this film isn't just about the women with whom Poe had a romantic connection. After several years in a Richmod academy, Poe was sent to the University of Virginia. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. Edgar Allan Poe led an unhappy childhood, broken only by the unceasing devotion of his foster mother, Mrs. Frances Allan, whose loving ministrations gave him courage to carry out his desire to write. Although Poe was never legally adopted, he used his foster father's name as his middle name. To get you through your post-Halloween slump, I'm here to offer you a sampling of the best Edgar Allan Poe quotes about madness, death, love, and more. One thing that does need to be said about the movie is that it gets a number of historical details about Poe correct. The title is accurate but misleading. Edgar Allan Poe led an unhappy childhood, broken only by the unceasing devotion of his foster mother, Mrs. Frances Allan, whose loving ministrations gave him courage to carry out his desire to write. With Linda Darnell, Shepperd Strudwick, Virginia Gilmore, Jane Darwell. The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe is a 1942 drama film directed by Harry Lachman, starring Linda Darnell and Shepperd Strudwick. With Linda Darnell, Shepperd Strudwick, Virginia Gilmore, Jane Darwell. It's also about his love for justice, the lack of love shown to him by his foster father and of course his love for both writing and, alas, liquor. Directed by Harry Lachman. È incentrato sulla vita dello scrittore Edgar Allan Poe, in particolare sui suoi anni giovanili. Directed by Harry Lachman. After a year, John Allan refused to give him more money, possibly because of Poe's losses at gambling. I can't attest to the historical accuracy or inaccuracy of this film--though I tend to think it is woven from whole cloth--but The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe is surely one of the least interesting biopics of all time. The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe est un film américain réalisé par Harry Lachman et sorti en 1942 A quite young Henry Morgan (billed as Henry Morgan) aka MASH's "Colonel Potter" shows up as Ebenezer Burling IMDB Plot Summary: Poe … The film is a cinematic biography of Edgar Allan Poe that examines his romantic relationships with Sarah Elmira Royster and Virginia Clemm. Edgar Allan Poe’s stature as a major figure in world literature is primarily based on his ingenious and profound short stories, poems, and critical theories, which established a highly influential rationale for the short form in both poetry and fiction. THE LOVES OF EDGAR ALLAN POE, a 1942 production from 20th Century Fox, is a rather turgid affair, and not nearly as exciting as one of the great author's famed tales. The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942) Poe is played by John Shepherd (later known as Shepperd Strudwick).