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David Copperfield

David Copperfield
★ 6.7/10•1935•2h 10m•NR•Drama•Romance•Adventure

1935's most beloved motion picture!

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

George Cukor · Director

Howard Estabrook · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 10m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 18, 1935
Budget$1,073,000
Revenue$3,064,000

Actors

Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Bartholomew

David Copperfield as a Boy

Frank Lawton

Frank Lawton

David Copperfield as a Man

Edna May Oliver

Edna May Oliver

Aunt Betsey Trotwood

Jessie Ralph

Jessie Ralph

Clara Peggotty

Madge Evans

Madge Evans

Agnes Wickfield as a Woman

Maureen O'Sullivan

Maureen O'Sullivan

Dora Spenlow

Elizabeth Allan

Elizabeth Allan

Clara Copperfield

Harry Beresford

Harry Beresford

Dr. Chillip

Hugh Walpole

Hugh Walpole

The Vicar

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Mr. Edward Murdstone

Herbert Mundin

Herbert Mundin

Barkis

John Buckler

John Buckler

Ham Peggotty

Fay Chaldecott

Little Em'ly as a Girl

Una O'Connor

Una O'Connor

Mrs. Gummidge

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Dan Peggotty

Violet Kemble Cooper

Violet Kemble Cooper

Jane Murdstone

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