Directed by:
George CukorScreenplay:
Howard EstabrookCinematography:
Oliver T. MarshCast:
Edna May Oliver, Elizabeth Allan, Jessie Ralph, Harry Beresford, Freddie Bartholomew, Basil Rathbone, Herbert Mundin, Una O'Connor, Lionel Barrymore (more)VOD (1)
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The definitive Hollywood version of Charles Dickens's 1850 story of a young English boy, who, despite being despised by his stepfather, succeeds in overcoming early years of poverty. While no film can fully convey the detail and depth of a Dickens novel, George Cukor's version, perhaps more than any other, captures the spirit of the author's words. Freddie Bartholomew is endearing as the young Copperfield, and the large cast includes a priceless turn by W.C. Fields as Micawber, in a role that surprised audiences accustomed to his vaudeville persona. In another standout performance, Basil Rathbone is admirably despicable as Murdstone. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Edna May Oliver](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/496/496830_d0f1f5.jpg)
Edna May Oliver
USA
Best movies:
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)
Little Women (1933)
A Tale of Two Cities (1935)
![Elizabeth Allan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/843/159843094_e8eacc.jpg)
Elizabeth Allan
UK
Best movies:
![Jessie Ralph](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/097/319/97319224_0aec5d.jpg)
Jessie Ralph
USA
Best movies:
The Good Earth (1937)
After the Thin Man (1936)
Double Wedding (1937)
![Harry Beresford](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/511/160511031_20d50f.jpg)
Harry Beresford
UK
Best movies:
The Sign of the Cross (1932)
Dinner at Eight (1933)
Anna Karenina (1935)
![Freddie Bartholomew](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/444/444348_8691bd.jpg)
Freddie Bartholomew
UK
Best movies:
Captains Courageous (1937)
Anna Karenina (1935)
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
![Basil Rathbone](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268087_79a953.jpg)
Basil Rathbone
South Africa
Best movies:
Captain Blood (1935)
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
We're No Angels (1955)
![Herbert Mundin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/499/499965_665087.jpg)
Herbert Mundin
UK
Best movies:
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
Chandu the Magician (1932)
![Una O'Connor](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272417_73dd17.jpg)
Una O'Connor
UK
Best movies:
Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
The Invisible Man (1933)
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
![Lionel Barrymore](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/339/164339173_522bbe.png)
Lionel Barrymore
USA
Best movies:
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Captains Courageous (1937)
West of Zanzibar (1928)
![Elsa Lanchester](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271937_e9fbb6.jpg)
Elsa Lanchester
UK
Best movies:
Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Murder by Death (1976)
![W.C. Fields](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267977_5a6c0b.jpg)
W.C. Fields
USA
Best movies:
![Roland Young](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/496/496804_35e23d.jpg)
Roland Young
UK
Best movies:
You Gotta Stay Happy (1948)
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Tales of Manhattan (1942)
![Lewis Stone](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/713/161713397_35eaed.jpg)
Lewis Stone
USA
Best movies:
China Seas (1935)
State of the Union (1948)
Queen Christina (1933)
![Frank Lawton](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/204/160204250_a61c6b.jpg)
Frank Lawton
UK
Best movies:
A Night to Remember (1958)
The Invisible Ray (1936)
The Devil Doll (1936)
![Hugh Williams](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/143/058/143058529_bcd050.jpg)
Hugh Williams
UK
Best movies:
![Maureen O'Sullivan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270428_b36790.jpg)
Maureen O'Sullivan
Ireland
Best movies:
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
A Day at the Races (1937)
Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
![Madge Evans](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/676/161676665_e94609.jpg)
Madge Evans
USA
Best movies:
![Florine McKinney](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/307/158307333_7f3e5a.jpg)
Florine McKinney
USA
Best movies:
Waterloo Bridge (1940)
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
One Hour with You (1932)
![Jean Cadell](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/855/159855493_208877.jpg)
Jean Cadell
UK
Best movies:
![Lionel Belmore](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/457/160457513_663c01.jpg)
Lionel Belmore
UK
Best movies:
The Last of the Mohicans (1936)
If I Were King (1938)
Three Ages (1923)