David Copperfield(1935)
The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger
1935's most beloved motion picture!
David Copperfield Synopsis
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
David Copperfield (1935) is a drama, romance and adventure film directed by George Cukor, released on January 18, 1935 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver and Jessie Ralph. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- George Cukor
- Writers:
- Hugh Walpole, Charles Dickens, Howard Estabrook
- Producers:
- David O. Selznick
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver T. Marsh
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,073,000
- Revenue:
- $3,064,000
- Status:
- Released
David Copperfield (1935) Trailer
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David Copperfield Cast & Crew
Main cast
Freddie Bartholomew
as David Copperfield as a Boy
Frank Lawton
as David Copperfield as a Man
Edna May Oliver
as Aunt Betsey Trotwood
Jessie Ralph
as Clara Peggotty
Madge Evans
as Agnes Wickfield as a Woman
Maureen O'Sullivan
as Dora Spenlow
Elizabeth Allan
as Clara Copperfield
Harry Beresford
as Dr. Chillip
Hugh Walpole
as The Vicar
Basil Rathbone
as Mr. Edward Murdstone
Herbert Mundin
as Barkis
John Buckler
as Ham Peggotty
Key crew
Directed by George Cukor, written by Hugh Walpole, Charles Dickens and Howard Estabrook, produced by David O. Selznick.
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David Copperfield Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 79 ratings.
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David Copperfield – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch David Copperfield online?
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David Copperfield (1935) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in David Copperfield?
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The main cast of David Copperfield (1935) includes Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver, Jessie Ralph and Madge Evans. The film was directed by George Cukor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was David Copperfield released?
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David Copperfield was released on January 18, 1935 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is David Copperfield worth watching?
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David Copperfield (1935) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for David Copperfield?
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Yes. The official David Copperfield trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.