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13 October 1935 (Finland) moreTagline:
Metro·Goldwyn·Mayer's Greatest Motion PicturePlot:
When David's father dies, his mother remarries. His new stepfather Murdstone has a mean and cruel view on how to raise a child... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Some amazing character actors! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Edna May Oliver | ... | Aunt Betsey | |
| Elizabeth Allan | ... | Mrs. Copperfield | |
| Jessie Ralph | ... | Nurse Peggotty | |
| Harry Beresford | ... | Dr. Chillip | |
| Freddie Bartholomew | ... | David Copperfield - the child | |
| Hugh Walpole | ... | The Vicar | |
| Basil Rathbone | ... | Mr. Murdstone | |
| Herbert Mundin | ... | Barkis | |
| John Buckler | ... | Ham Peggotty | |
| Fay Chaldecott | ... | Little Em'ly, the child | |
| Una O'Connor | ... | Mrs. Gummidge | |
| Lionel Barrymore | ... | Dan Peggotty | |
| Violet Kemble Cooper | ... | Jane Murdstone | |
| Elsa Lanchester | ... | Clickett | |
| Jean Cadell | ... | Mrs. Micawber |
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130 min | Germany:124 min | UK:145 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USAFun Stuff
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W.C. Fields' contract included a clause in which it was specified that he speak with a British accent. He didn't - and this may have been because he had difficulty memorizing Charles Laughton's dialogue and eventually had to read his lines off cue cards. Despite much controversy in the press about Micawber having a strong American accent, the director said he felt Fields was "born to play the part". moreGoofs:
Continuity: Micawber folds the paper of accusation twice. moreQuotes:
Barkis: No sweethearts I believe?David Copperfield as a child: What?
Barkis: No person courting?
David Copperfield as a child: Oh. No, no.
Barkis: Ahhh. Well, when you is talking to her private, perhaps you'd tell her that Barkis is willing.
David Copperfield as a child: That Barkis is willing. Is that all the message?
Barkis: Well, y... y... yes. Barkis is willing.
David Copperfield as a child: Very well, Mr Barkis. I'll tell her.
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This version of David Copperfield is a little disappointing in that the lead characters (David, Agnes, Steerforth, Little Em'ly) are somewhat bland and don't reveal their depth of feeling or passion. But the actors who play the supporting characters are so superb that this version is worth seeking out for those who love Dickens' work. Aunt Betsy, Uriah Heep, Mr. Dick, Mr. Micawber, Dan Peggotty and Ham are fleshed out by actors who have true spark and understand that their characters are supposed to be a little larger than life.
W.C. Fields can act- he's not just playing himself here. Although Mr. Micawber is a somewhat Fields-ish fellow, Fields adds a touching sincerity to Micawber's belief that he will come out ahead someday to everyone's benefit. Micawber's denunciation of Uriah Heep is both fun and close to what one can picture from the novel.
A lot of plot is left out, since you can't really cram an epic like that into a 2 hour film- the BBC miniseries is better for depth of character and filling in plot holes- but this 1935 version can be considered a classic for those looking for a nice large-screen adaptation with some incredibly good character actors.