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Oliver Twist (1933)

Passed | | Drama | 28 February 1933 (USA)
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An orphan boy in 1830's London is abused in a workhouse, then falls into the clutches of a gang of thieves.

Director:

William J. Cowen

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel), Elizabeth Meehan (screenplay and dialogue)

Stars:

Dickie Moore, Irving Pichel, William 'Stage' Boyd | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dickie Moore ... Oliver Twist
Irving Pichel ... Fagin
William 'Stage' Boyd ... Bill Sikes (as Wm. Boyd)
Doris Lloyd ... Nancy Sikes
Alec B. Francis ... Mr. Brownlow
Barbara Kent ... Rose Maylie
Sonny Ray Sonny Ray ... The Artful Dodger
George K. Arthur ... Toby Crackit
George Nash George Nash ... Charles Bates
Clyde Cook ... Chitling
Lionel Belmore ... Mr. Bumble
Tempe Pigott ... Mrs. Corney
Nelson McDowell ... Sowerberry
Virginia Sale ... Mrs. Sowerberry
Harry Holman ... Grimwig
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Storyline

An orphan boy in 1830's London is abused in a workhouse, then falls into the clutches of a gang of thieves.

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Taglines:

An exciting story of yesterday, with the vivid tempo of today and the dramatic appeal of all time! (Print Ad- New York Sun, ((New York NY)) 10 April 1933) See more »

Genres:

Drama

Certificate:

Passed | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1933 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

El hijo de la parroquia See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

I.E. Chadwick Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Balsley & Phillips Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The first sound adaptation of the novel. See more »

Goofs

When Oliver chases the coach, rubber tire tracks are visible in the mud. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Oliver's Mother: My baby, my boy. I want to see him.
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Alternate Versions

In the version usually shown on TV now, the entire sequence with the Sowerberrys and Noah Claypole is missing. This makes it seem as if Oliver runs away from the workhouse, not the undertaker's shop. See more »

Connections

Version of Oliver & Company (1988) See more »

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The Dickens Is in the Details
9 May 2011 | by wes-connors – See all my reviews

When it was obvious talking pictures were not going to be a fad, it was time to make sound versions of Charles Dickens' classics. In this case, the adaptation of "Oliver Twist" (1922) starring Jackie Coogan and Lon Chaney appears have been the inspiration. This revision comes from the low-budget "Monogram" studios and, while this is clearly what they would have considered a prestige production, today it comes across as cheap.

There was obviously no time for the director and performers to do more than block scenes. Some of it looks like a dress rehearsal. Most unapprised of all is "Little Rascal" Dickie Moore in the title role. However, "Oliver Twist" is actually a very difficult role to play. You have to be a young boy who can play it without gin, sex, or a beard to twirl.

***** Oliver Twist (2/28/33) William J. Cowen ~ Dickie Moore, Irving Pichel, William 'Stage' Boyd, Doris Lloyd
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