David Copperfield (The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger) 1935

David Copperfield

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Abused by his cruel stepfather (Basil Rathbone) after his mother dies, young David Copperfield (Freddie Bartholomew) first finds shelter in the convivial home of Mr. Micawber (W.C. Fields) and later grows up under the protection of his kindhearted Aunt Betsey (Edna May Oliver). As an adult, David meets the beautiful Agnes Wickfield (Madge Evans) and attempts to free her struggling family's business from villainous blackmailer Uriah Heep (Roland Young) and his henchmen.
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    George Cukor
  • Producer:
    David O. Selznick
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  • Production Co:
    Metro Goldwyn Mayer
  • Sound Mix:
    Mono

Cast

Freddie Bartholomew
as Young David Copperfield
Frank Lawton
as David Copperfield (older)
W.C. Fields
as Mr. Wilkins Micawber
Lionel Barrymore
as Dan Peggotty
Edna May Oliver
as Aunt Betsey Trotwood
Elizabeth Allan
as Mrs. Clara Copperfield/Mrs. Murdstone
Harry Beresford
as Dr. Chillip
Hugh Walpole
as The Vicar
Basil Rathbone
as Mr. Edward Murdstone
Herbert Mundin
as Barkis
John Buckler
as Ham
Madge Evans
as Agnes Wickfield (older)
Maureen O'Sullivan
as Dora
Lewis Stone
as Mr. Wickfield
Roland Young
as Uriah Heep
Elsa Lanchester
as Clickett
Jean Cadell
as Mrs. Micawber
Jessie Ralph
as Nurse Peggotty
Lennox Pawle
as Mr. Dick
Violet Kemble Cooper
as Jane Murdstone
Una O'Connor
as Mrs. Gummidge
Hugh Williams
as Steerforth
Ivan Simpson
as Limmiter
Fay Chaldecott
as Little Emily as Child
Marilyn Knowlden
as Agnes as Child
Florine McKinney
as Little Emily as Woman
Mabel Colcord
as Mary Ann
Renée Gadd
as Janet
Arthur Treacher
as Dishonest Coachman
Margaret Seddon
as Bit
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Audience Reviews for David Copperfield (The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger)

  • Mar 30, 2016
    Not a bad flix, looks great. I never knew Dickens wrote a story where a orphan boy meets nothing but good people.
    cody f Super Reviewer
  • Mar 30, 2016
    Not for all tastes, perhaps, but easily one of the best adaptations of a book to the screen I've ever seen. I had just finished the book when I learned that W. C. Fields had played Micawber in this version. It's the perfect role for him. I've always loved his work, and this is his best work.
    Morris N Super Reviewer
  • Jul 23, 2013
    Not bad but not a great film. I don't think anyone has done justice to David Copperfield as of yet. W.C. Fields is underused in his role.
    John B Super Reviewer
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