David Copperfield

David Copperfield enjoys an idyllic life with his gentle mother and his loving nurse, Peggotty. Tragedy strikes when Mr Murdstone, a monster of cruelty, weds David’s mother and drives her to an early grave. His adventures from this time introduce us to every stratum of colourful Victorian society. Since its debut in 1935, “David Copperfield” has been acclaimed for its handpicked cast, one that remains unsurpassed to this day. Stars W.C. Fields, Maureen O’Sullivan, Lionel Barrymore, Freddie Bartholomew, May Oliver, Basil Rathbone and over 65 star cast players. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Rated: G

Credits

director

George Cukor

producer

David O. Selznick

production company

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Language

English

Duration

02:09:37:00

Colour

Black and White

Production places

United States

Production dates

1935

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

35341

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Adaptations

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - United States

Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations

Literature → Literature

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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