David Copperfield (1935): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
David Copperfield is a 1935 adventure drama directed by George Cukor, starring Freddie Bartholomew, Basil Rathbone and Edna May Oliver. It is partly based on David Copperfield by Charles Dickens and Jeremy Tambling. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $102 worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 91 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- George Cukor
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is David Copperfield About?
The premise of David Copperfield without spoilers, adapted from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens and Jeremy Tambling. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This adaptation brings the classic story of David Copperfield to life with music and dance. Set in Victorian London, the film follows young David's journey as he faces hardship and finds love. He encounters a cast of memorable characters while navigating the challenges of his personal and professional life, ultimately discovering his purpose and finding happiness.
David Copperfield Themes & Keywords
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- child abuse
- yacht
- rescue
- nurse
- mother son relationship
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David Copperfield Cast
Freddie Bartholomew leads the cast, with Basil Rathbone and Edna May Oliver. Directed by George Cukor; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director George Cukor
Also Starring in David Copperfield
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David Copperfield Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave David Copperfield 91 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 91 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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David Copperfield Plot Summary
What happens in David Copperfield from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David, Freddie Bartholomew, is born into a world of absence and longing, as his father dies before he arrives and he grows up without a traditional father figure. He finds steady, loving support in his mother and in Peggotty, their loyal housekeeper, whose quiet care helps him weather the early years. The home life is tempered by the weight of need and the desire for stability, a tension that frames his childhood with a sense of resilience and hope.
Full summary
The whole story of David Copperfield, scene by scene
David Copperfield Box Office
David Copperfield grossed $102 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$102
David Copperfield Awards & Nominations
David Copperfield was nominated for 3 Oscars.
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Oscars 1936 3 nominations- Nominated Assistant Director
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Outstanding Production
David Copperfield Trailers & Videos
The trailer of David Copperfield.
How Well Do You Know David Copperfield?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the loyal housekeeper who provides David with steady, loving support during his early years?
David Copperfield Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “The Personal History” and “Adventures”.
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- The Personal History
- Adventures
- Experience
- & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger
- Тяжёлые годы
- Дэвид Копперфильд
- Dawid Copperfield
- 大卫·科伯菲尔德
- 데이빗 코퍼필드
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David Copperfield FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of David Copperfield, each answered in a sentence.
How long is David Copperfield?
David Copperfield runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was David Copperfield released?
David Copperfield was released on January 18, 1935.
Who directed David Copperfield?
David Copperfield was directed by George Cukor.
More films by George Cukor Who is in the cast of David Copperfield?
David Copperfield stars Freddie Bartholomew, Basil Rathbone and Edna May Oliver, among 9 credited actors.
How much did David Copperfield make at the box office?
David Copperfield grossed $102 worldwide.
How is David Copperfield rated?
David Copperfield has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 91 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is David Copperfield based on a book?
Yes. David Copperfield is partly adapted from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens and Jeremy Tambling.
Was David Copperfield nominated for any awards?
David Copperfield received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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