Tom Sawyer
“Come on - it's great fun!”
Synopsis
The classic Mark Twain tale of a young boy and his friends on the Mississippi River. Tom and his pals Huckleberry Finn and Joe Harper have numerous adventures, including running away to be pirates and, being believed drowned, attending their own funeral. The boys also witness a murder and Tom and his friend Becky Thatcher are pursued by the vengeful murderer.
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Jackie Coogan
Tom Sawyer
Junior Durkin
Huckleberry Finn
Mitzi Green
Becky Thatcher
Lucien Littlefield
Schoolteacher
Tully Marshall
Muff Potter
Clara Blandick
Aunt Polly
Mary Jane Irving
Mary
Ethel Wales
Mrs. Harper
Dick Winslow
Joe Harper
Jackie Searl
Sid
Jane Darwell
Widow Douglas
Charles Stevens
Injun Joe
Charles Sellon
Minister
Lon Poff
Judge Thatcher
Dannie Mac Grant
Carmencita Johnson
Little Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Twain, Sam Mintz, William Slavens McNutt, Grover Jones
- Original Title
- Tom Sawyer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Mark Twain, Sam Mintz, William Slavens McNutt, Grover Jones
Charles Lang
Alyson Shaffer
Louis D. Lighton
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Alyson Shaffer
Editor
Sam Mintz
Writer
William Slavens McNutt
Writer
Grover Jones
Writer
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Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Sawyer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tom Sawyer about?
The classic Mark Twain tale of a young boy and his friends on the Mississippi River. Tom and his pals Huckleberry Finn and Joe Harper have numerous adventures, including running away to be pirates and, being believed drowned, attending their own funeral. The boys also witness a murder and Tom and his friend Becky Thatcher are pursued by the vengeful murderer.
Who directed Tom Sawyer?
Tom Sawyer was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Tom Sawyer?
The principal cast of Tom Sawyer includes Jackie Coogan, Junior Durkin, Mitzi Green, Lucien Littlefield, Tully Marshall.
When was Tom Sawyer released and how long is it?
Tom Sawyer was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
How much did Tom Sawyer make at the box office?
Tom Sawyer grossed $11M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is Tom Sawyer based on a book or true story?
Tom Sawyer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".