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David Copperfield 1935 Directed by George Cukor The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Adventure , Drama , Romance
Production Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget $1,073,000
Revenue $3,064,000
Release Date 18 January 1935
130 mins
Cast
Freddie Bartholomew David Copperfield as a Boy
Frank Lawton David Copperfield as a Man
Edna May Oliver Aunt Betsey Trotwood
Jessie Ralph Clara Peggotty
Madge Evans Agnes Wickfield as a Woman
Maureen O'Sullivan Dora Spenlow
Elizabeth Allan Clara Copperfield
Harry Beresford Dr. Chillip
Hugh Walpole The Vicar
Basil Rathbone Mr. Edward Murdstone
John Buckler Ham Peggotty
Fay Chaldecott Little Em'ly as a Girl
Una O'Connor Mrs. Gummidge
Lionel Barrymore Dan Peggotty
Violet Kemble Cooper Jane Murdstone
W.C. Fields Wilkins Micawber
Jean Cadell Emma Micawber
Lennox Pawle Mr. Dick
Roland Young Uriah Heep
Lewis Stone Mr. Wickfield
Marilyn Knowlden Agnes Wickfield as a Girl
Hugh Williams James Steerforth
Florine McKinney Little Em'ly as a Woman
Mabel Colcord Mary Ann
Lionel Belmore Old Bailey Warden (uncredited)
E. E. Clive Sheriff's Man (uncredited)
Arthur Treacher Donkey Man (uncredited)
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