this version of mansfield park and while be extremely accurate to the novel lack the compassion i felt for fanny which be crucial and central to this jane austen story . this be due to the total lack of act ability by the actress and sylvestra le touzel . she have no appeal and at time appear to be either lose in space or out of her depth . the scene she have with her uncle where she break down in hysteric be hysterical . she badly overplay that crucial scene and i actually felt sorry that henry crawford ever care for her . the polar opposite be the portrayal of mary crawford by jackie smith wood . what a wonderful actress and in a very difficult part to make that character witty and self center and selfish yet vulnerable to love . i have always love fanny . she be mild mannered but with an implacable sense of what be right and and who she think be worthy of respect and admiration . the fanny in this adaptation be too meek and subservient with hardly a thought of her own until near the end of the series . as much a i want to like this fanny . i just could not . i suggest skip this version of mansfield park for the real thing . the novel . fanny will not disappoint . you will love her .