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David Copperfield

David Copperfield

1935's most beloved motion picture!

1935 2h 10mDramaRomanceAdventure

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

3.4/5

TMDB score· 78 votes

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Synopsis

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

The vibe

london, englandstepfathervictorian englandorphanaunt nephew relationship19th century

Behind it

George CukorGeorge CukorDirectorHoward EstabrookHoward EstabrookScreenplayHerbert StothartHerbert StothartComposerOliver T. MarshCinematography

Cast

Freddie BartholomewFreddie BartholomewDavid Copperfield as a Boy
Frank LawtonFrank LawtonDavid Copperfield as a Man
Edna May OliverEdna May OliverAunt Betsey Trotwood
Jessie RalphJessie RalphClara Peggotty
Madge EvansMadge EvansAgnes Wickfield as a Woman
Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'SullivanDora Spenlow
Elizabeth AllanElizabeth AllanClara Copperfield
Harry BeresfordHarry BeresfordDr. Chillip
Hugh WalpoleHugh WalpoleThe Vicar
Basil RathboneBasil RathboneMr. Edward Murdstone
Herbert MundinHerbert MundinBarkis
John BucklerJohn BucklerHam Peggotty
Fay ChaldecottLittle Em'ly as a Girl
Una O'ConnorUna O'ConnorMrs. Gummidge
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreDan Peggotty
Violet Kemble CooperViolet Kemble CooperJane Murdstone
Elsa LanchesterElsa LanchesterClickett
W.C. FieldsW.C. FieldsWilkins Micawber

Director

George Cukor

Writer

Howard Estabrook

Release date

18 Jan 1935

Runtime

2h 10m

Budget

$1.1M

Box office

$3.1M · 2.9× its budget

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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