David Copperfield
The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger
“1935's most beloved motion picture!”
Synopsis
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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David Copperfield - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-11
Top Cast
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Freddie Bartholomew
David Copperfield as a Boy
Frank Lawton
David Copperfield as a Man
Edna May Oliver
Aunt Betsey Trotwood
Jessie Ralph
Clara Peggotty
Madge Evans
Agnes Wickfield as a Woman
Maureen O'Sullivan
Dora Spenlow
Elizabeth Allan
Clara Copperfield
Harry Beresford
Dr. Chillip
Hugh Walpole
The Vicar
Basil Rathbone
Mr. Edward Murdstone
Herbert Mundin
Barkis
John Buckler
Ham Peggotty
Fay Chaldecott
Little Em'ly as a Girl
Una O'Connor
Mrs. Gummidge
Lionel Barrymore
Dan Peggotty
Violet Kemble Cooper
Jane Murdstone
Elsa Lanchester
Clickett
W.C. Fields
Wilkins Micawber
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.86x
+$2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Cukor
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Estabrook
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Cukor
Howard Estabrook, Charles Dickens, Hugh Walpole
Herbert Stothart
Oliver T. Marsh
Robert Kern
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
George Cukor
Director
Howard Estabrook
Screenplay
David O. Selznick
Producer
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
Robert Kern
Editor
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
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 David Copperfield
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is David Copperfield about?
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
Who directed David Copperfield?
David Copperfield was directed by George Cukor.
Who stars in David Copperfield?
The principal cast of David Copperfield includes Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver, Jessie Ralph, Madge Evans.
When was David Copperfield released and how long is it?
David Copperfield was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of David Copperfield?
David Copperfield had a reported production budget of $1.1M and grossed $3.1M at the worldwide box office (2.86 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for David Copperfield?
The original motion picture soundtrack for David Copperfield was composed by Herbert Stothart.
Is David Copperfield based on a book or true story?
David Copperfield is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for David Copperfield?
David Copperfield holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).