Oliver Twist
“The GREATEST FILM TRIUMPH of the DECADE. A MATCHLESS CAST of SCREEN CELEBRITIES SUPPORTING JACKIE in THIS, HIS FINEST ACHIEVEMENT. Starring the GREATEST BOY ACTOR in the WORLD.”
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.
Top Cast
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Jackie Coogan
Oliver Twist
James A. Marcus
Mr. Bumble
Aggie Herring
Mrs. Corney
Lewis Sargent
Noah Claypole
Joan Standing
Charlotte
Carl Stockdale
Monks
Edouard Trebaol
The Artful Dodger
Lon Chaney
Fagin
Taylor Graves
Charley Bates
George Siegmann
Bill Sikes
Gladys Brockwell
Nancy
Lionel Belmore
Mr. Brownlow
Florence Hale
Mrs. Bedwin
Joseph Hazelton
Mr. Grimwig
Gertrude Claire
Mrs. Maylie
Esther Ralston
Rose Maylie
Eddie Boland
Toby Crackit
Nelson McDowell
Sowerberry (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Walter Anthony
- Original Title
- Oliver Twist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Jackie Coogan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Charles Dickens, Walter Anthony
Glen MacWilliams, Robert Martin
Irene Morra
Sol Lesser
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Anthony
Writer
Frank Lloyd
Director
Sol Lesser
Producer
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Robert Martin
Director of Photography
Irene Morra
Editor
Walter J. Israel
Costume Design
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Charles Dickens
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oliver Twist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in Oliver Twist?
The principal cast of Oliver Twist includes Jackie Coogan, James A. Marcus, Aggie Herring, Lewis Sargent, Joan Standing.
When was Oliver Twist released and how long is it?
Oliver Twist was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is Oliver Twist based on a book or true story?
Oliver Twist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".