Great Expectations
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Synopsis
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
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Henry Hull
Abel Magwitch
Phillips Holmes
Pip
Jane Wyatt
Estella
Florence Reed
Miss Havisham
Alan Hale
Joe Gargery
Rafaela Ottiano
Mrs. Joe
George Barraud
Compeyson
Francis L. Sullivan
Jaggers
Douglas Wood
Wopsle
Forrester Harvey
Uncle Pumblechook
George P. Breakston
Young Pip
Harry Cording
Orlick
Eily Malyon
Sarah Pocket
Anne Howard
Young Estella
Walter Armitage
Herbert Pocket
Jackie Searl
Young Herbert
Philip Dakin
Bentley Drummle
Robert Adair
Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Gladys Unger
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Great Expectations
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Walker
Gladys Unger, Charles Dickens
Edward Ward
George Robinson
Edward Curtiss
Carl Laemmle Jr., Stanley Bergerman
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Walker
Director
Gladys Unger
Screenplay
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Stanley Bergerman
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Expectations
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Great Expectations about?
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was directed by Stuart Walker.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
The principal cast of Great Expectations includes Henry Hull, Phillips Holmes, Jane Wyatt, Florence Reed, Alan Hale.
When was Great Expectations released and how long is it?
Great Expectations was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Great Expectations?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Great Expectations was composed by Edward Ward.
Is Great Expectations based on a book or true story?
Great Expectations is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Great Expectations?
Great Expectations holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).