Great Expectations(1934)
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Great Expectations Synopsis
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Great Expectations (1934) is a drama film directed by Stuart Walker, released on October 22, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Henry Hull, Phillips Holmes, Jane Wyatt and Florence Reed. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Walker
- Writers:
- Gladys Unger, Charles Dickens
- Producers:
- Stanley Bergerman
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Composer:
- Edward Ward
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Great Expectations Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Hull
as Abel Magwitch
Phillips Holmes
as Pip
Jane Wyatt
as Estella
Florence Reed
as Miss Havisham
Alan Hale
as Joe Gargery
Rafaela Ottiano
as Mrs. Joe
George Barraud
as Compeyson
- Francis L. Sullivan
Francis L. Sullivan
as Jaggers
Douglas Wood
as Wopsle
Forrester Harvey
as Uncle Pumblechook
George P. Breakston
as Young Pip
Harry Cording
as Orlick
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Walker, written by Gladys Unger and Charles Dickens, produced by Stanley Bergerman.
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Great Expectations Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Great Expectations – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Great Expectations?
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The main cast of Great Expectations (1934) includes Henry Hull, Phillips Holmes, Jane Wyatt, Florence Reed and Alan Hale. The film was directed by Stuart Walker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Great Expectations released?
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Great Expectations was released on October 22, 1934 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Great Expectations worth watching?
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Great Expectations (1934) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.