Oliver Twist
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Synopsis
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William J. Cowen
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Meehan
- Original Title
- Oliver Twist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William J. Cowen
Elizabeth Meehan, Charles Dickens
J. Roy Hunt
Carl Pierson
I.E. Chadwick
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William J. Cowen
Director
Elizabeth Meehan
Screenplay
Carl Pierson
Editor
I.E. Chadwick
Producer
J. Roy Hunt
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oliver Twist
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What is Oliver Twist about?
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
Who directed Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist was directed by William J. Cowen.
Who stars in Oliver Twist?
The principal cast of Oliver Twist includes Dickie Moore, Irving Pichel, William 'Stage' Boyd, Doris Lloyd, Alec B. Francis.
When was Oliver Twist released and how long is it?
Oliver Twist was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Oliver Twist based on a book or true story?
Oliver Twist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".