The Adventures of Tom Sawyer(1938)
"Tom, you might even be President some day . . . if they don't hang you first!"
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Synopsis
Tom Sawyer and his pal Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi River, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funeral and witnessing a murder.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) is a family and adventure film directed by Norman Taurog, released on February 11, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Tommy Kelly, May Robson, Walter Brennan and Victor Jory. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Mark Twain, John V.A. Weaver, Marshall Neilan
- Producers:
- David O. Selznick
- Cinematographer:
- James Wong Howe
- Production:
- Selznick International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) Trailer
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Tommy Kelly
Tommy Kelly
as Tom Sawyer
May Robson
as Aunt Polly
Walter Brennan
as Muff Potter
Victor Jory
as Injun Joe
David Holt
as Sid Sawyer
Jackie Moran
as Huckleberry Finn
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Thatcher
Olin Howland
as Mr. Dobbins - Schoolmaster
Donald Meek
as Sunday School Superintendent
Charles Richman
as Judge Thatcher
Victor Kilian
as Sheriff
Marcia Mae Jones
as Mary Sawyer
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Mark Twain, John V.A. Weaver and Marshall Neilan, produced by David O. Selznick.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 53 ratings.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adventures of Tom Sawyer online?
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
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The main cast of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) includes Tommy Kelly, May Robson, Walter Brennan, Victor Jory and David Holt. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Adventures of Tom Sawyer released?
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was released on February 11, 1938 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer worth watching?
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
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Yes. The official The Adventures of Tom Sawyer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.