The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
“"Tom, you might even be President some day . . . if they don't hang you first!"”
Synopsis
Tom Sawyer and his pal Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi River, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funeral and witnessing a murder.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-14
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tommy Kelly
Tom Sawyer
May Robson
Aunt Polly
Walter Brennan
Muff Potter
Victor Jory
Injun Joe
David Holt
Sid Sawyer
Jackie Moran
Huckleberry Finn
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Thatcher
Olin Howland
Mr. Dobbins - Schoolmaster
Donald Meek
Sunday School Superintendent
Charles Richman
Judge Thatcher
Victor Kilian
Sheriff
Marcia Mae Jones
Mary Sawyer
Mickey Rentschler
Joe Harper
Cora Sue Collins
Amy Lawrence
Philip Hurlic
Little Jim
Ann Gillis
Becky Thatcher
Margaret Hamilton
Mrs. Harper
Donnie Allen
Schoolboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 7, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- John V.A. Weaver
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Selznick International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
John V.A. Weaver, Mark Twain, Marshall Neilan
Max Steiner
James Wong Howe
Margaret Clancey
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
John V.A. Weaver
Screenplay
Marshall Neilan
Writer
David O. Selznick
Producer
Margaret Clancey
Editor
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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What is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer about?
Tom Sawyer and his pal Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi River, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funeral and witnessing a murder.
Who directed The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer includes Tommy Kelly, May Robson, Walter Brennan, Victor Jory, David Holt.
When was The Adventures of Tom Sawyer released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was composed by Max Steiner.
Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).