Drama ·Romance ·Adventure · United States of America · 1935 · 2h 10m

David Copperfield

The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger

Director

Cast

Freddie Bartholomew as David Copperfield as a Boy Frank Lawton as David Copperfield as a Man Edna May Oliver as Aunt Betsey Trotwood Jessie Ralph as Clara Peggotty Madge Evans as Agnes Wickfield as a Woman Maureen O'Sullivan as Dora Spenlow

Crew

Oliver T. Marsh — Director of Photography Robert Kern — Editor Herbert Stothart — Original Music Composer Howard Estabrook — Screenplay Charles Dickens — Novel David O. Selznick — Producer

Tagline

1935's most beloved motion picture!

Synopsis

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

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

london, england based on novel or book stepfather victorian england orphan aunt nephew relationship 19th century

Key Collaborators

George Cukor Director Oliver T. Marsh Director of Photography Robert Kern Editor Herbert Stothart Original Music Composer Howard Estabrook Screenplay Charles Dickens Novel David O. Selznick Producer Dolly Tree Costume Design

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George Cukor directed David Copperfield. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

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