Tom Brown's School Days
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.
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Cedric Hardwicke
Dr. Thomas Arnold
Freddie Bartholomew
East
Jimmy Lydon
Tom Brown
Josephine Hutchinson
Mrs. Mary Arnold
Billy Halop
Flashman
Polly Moran
Sally Harowell
Hughie Green
Walker Brooke
Ernest Cossart
Squire Brown
Alec Craig
Old Thomas
Gale Storm
Effie
Antoinette Rotche
Tom Brown's Nanny
Lionel Belmore
Tavern Keeper
Barlowe Borland
Grimsby aka Old Grimey
Rita Carlyle
Maid
Richard Clucas
Boy
John 'Uh huh' Collum
Sidney
Harry Duff
Westcott
Calvin Ellison
Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Towne, Walter Ferris, Frank Cavett, C. Graham Baker
- Original Score
- Anthony Collins
- Original Title
- Tom Brown's School Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Gene Towne, Walter Ferris, Frank Cavett, C. Graham Baker, Thomas Hughes
Anthony Collins
Nicholas Musuraca
Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Towne
Producer
Gene Towne
Screenplay
Walter Ferris
Screenplay
C. Graham Baker
Producer
Frank Cavett
Screenplay
Robert Stevenson
Director
C. Graham Baker
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Anthony Collins
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Brown's School Days
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tom Brown's School Days 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 School Days?
Tom Brown's School Days was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in Tom Brown's School Days?
The principal cast of Tom Brown's School Days includes Cedric Hardwicke, Freddie Bartholomew, Jimmy Lydon, Josephine Hutchinson, Billy Halop.
When was Tom Brown's School Days released and how long is it?
Tom Brown's School Days was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Tom Brown's School Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tom Brown's School Days was composed by Anthony Collins.
Is Tom Brown's School Days based on a book or true story?
Tom Brown's School Days is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Hughes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tom Brown's School Days?
Tom Brown's School Days holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).