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Film of the Book: David Copperfield

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring Freddie Bartholomew, W.C. Fields
with Lionel Barrymore, Edna May Oliver, Elizabeth Allan, Basil Rathbone, Maureen O'Sullivan

Inspired casting and talented direction made this delightfully lighthearted version of Dickens's classic tale a popular and perennial success.
(Christmas Films: pages 14-15)

Contributors

Author:
Charles Dickens
Director:
George Cukor
David (the boy):
Freddie Bartholomew
Mr Micawber:
W.C. Fields
Dan Peggotty:
Lionel Barrymore
David (the man):
Frank Lawton
Aunt Betsey:
Edna May Oliver
Mrs Copperfield:
Elizabeth Allan
Mr Murdstone:
Basil Rathbone
Dora:
Maureen O'Sullivan
Uriah Heep:
Roland Young
Steerforth:
Hugh Williams
Mr Dick:
Lennox Pawle
Nurse Peggotty:
Jessie Ralph
Agnes:
Madge Evans
Source: Radio Times

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