Tom Brown's Schooldays
Synopsis
In 1830s England, Tom Brown attends a rugby boys' school, where his moral and personal growth is formed through friendship, bullying–particularly from the cruel Flashman–and the influence of headmaster Dr Thomas Arnold.
Top Cast
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John Howard Davies
Tom Brown
Robert Newton
Thomas Arnold
James Hayter
Old Thomas
John Charlesworth
East
John Forrest
Flashman
Michael Hordern
Wilkes
Max Bygraves
Coach Guard
Francis de Wolff
Squire Brown
Amy Veness
Mrs. Wixie
Brian Worth
Judd
Rachel Gurney
Mrs. Arthur
Michael Brennan
Black Bart
Michael Ward
Master
Neil North
Diggs
Glyn Dearman
Arthur
Diana Wynyard
Mrs. Arnold
Hermione Baddeley
Sally Harrowell
Kathleen Byron
Mrs. Brown
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Parry
- Screenplay & Story
- Noel Langley
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- Tom Brown's Schooldays
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Talisman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Parry
Noel Langley, Thomas Hughes
Richard Addinsell
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Kenneth Heeley-Ray
Brian Desmond Hurst
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Parry
Director
Noel Langley
Screenplay
Kenneth Heeley-Ray
Editor
Brian Desmond Hurst
Producer
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Brown's Schooldays
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What is Tom Brown's Schooldays about?
In 1830s England, Tom Brown attends a rugby boys' school, where his moral and personal growth is formed through friendship, bullying–particularly from the cruel Flashman–and the influence of headmaster Dr Thomas Arnold.
Who directed Tom Brown's Schooldays?
Tom Brown's Schooldays was directed by Gordon Parry.
Who stars in Tom Brown's Schooldays?
The principal cast of Tom Brown's Schooldays includes John Howard Davies, Robert Newton, James Hayter, John Charlesworth, John Forrest.
When was Tom Brown's Schooldays released and how long is it?
Tom Brown's Schooldays was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Tom Brown's Schooldays?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tom Brown's Schooldays was composed by Richard Addinsell.
Is Tom Brown's Schooldays based on a book or true story?
Tom Brown's Schooldays is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Hughes".