
But her uncle insists on her remaining, and during his lifetime she receives some degree of kindness and consideration. Her uncle's kin, however, consider her adoption as an intrusion, do all in their power to prevent her becoming a member of the family. She is adopted by her uncle, who has ample means of providing for her, and who also loves her dearly.

It states, "Jane Eyre is left an orphan and penniless at the age of 14. The condensed events were summarized and the official synopsis was published in The Moving Picture World. This shortened and streamlined version of Jane Eyre follows the overall themes of the original novel. Critical reception to the film was generally positive, but with some minor criticisms. The popularity of the production resulted in the production of additional copies, so the Thanhouser company had more orders than could be filled. It was later credited by Edwin Thanhouser as marking the assured success of the company. The single reel film, approximately 1000 feet long, was released on May 6, 1910. Such repeated dissemination has made the Brontë sisters' two major works ubiquitous. This was the first American, first English language and second or third worldwide movie adaptation, of at least 27 film and television versions – of the novel. The cast of the film was credited, an act rare and unusual in the era. The film's director is often and erroneously claimed to be Theodore Marston, but Barry O'Neil or Lloyd B.

The writer of the scenario is unknown, but Lloyd Lonergan probably adapted the work. Adapted from Charlotte Brontë's 1847 novel, Jane Eyre, the film mirrors the events and plot of the original book. Jane Eyre is a 1910 American silent short classic drama produced by the Thanhouser Film Corporation.
