This initial screen adaptation of Jane Austen's most celebrated work has its share of issues, but it’s also well-made, practical, and undeniably graceful. It seems people approached this as a comedy, which wasn't quite right. I think even those who haven’t encountered a Jane Austen novel will likely agree that she is one of the most important writers in the English language. "Pride and Prejudice" has been adapted …

While the film understandably concentrates on the two main actors, I believe a significant portion of what makes this Jane Austen narrative so appealing stems from the memorable supporting characters. Mary Boland is excellent as the mother, consistently and openly trying to secure beneficial marriages for her daughters, alongside Edmund Gwenn in that role. Melville Cooper’s portrayal of “Mr. Collins,” EE Clive as "Si…