Why it may be worth watching
- David Copperfield combines Drama and Romance elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.7/10 from 82 votes.
Movie
David Copperfield
1935's most beloved motion picture!
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Cast
Freddie BartholomewDavid Copperfield as a Boy
Frank LawtonDavid Copperfield as a Man
Edna May OliverAunt Betsey Trotwood
Jessie RalphClara Peggotty
Madge EvansAgnes Wickfield as a Woman
Maureen O'SullivanDora Spenlow
Elizabeth AllanClara Copperfield
Harry BeresfordDr. Chillip
Hugh WalpoleThe Vicar
Basil RathboneMr. Edward Murdstone
Herbert MundinBarkis
John BucklerHam Peggotty
Fay ChaldecottLittle Em'ly as a Girl
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Romance, Adventure.
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Themes and topics
london, englandbased on novel or bookstepfathervictorian englandorphanaunt nephew relationship19th century
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