David Copperfield (1935 movie)

W. C. Fields in the trailer

David Copperfield is a 1935 black and white movie directed by George Cukor. The movie was based on the 1850 book of the same name by Charles Dickens. The movie was a great success. It was nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award.

Main cast

• Freddie Bartholomew as the young David
• Edna Mae Oliver as his aunt Betsey Trotwood
• W. C. Fields as Mr. Micawber
• Basil Rathbone as Edward Murdstone
• Maureen O'Sullivan as Dora
• Lionel Barrymore as Dan'l Peggoty