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David Copperfield

1935 · 130 min

A sweeping, heartfelt Victorian journey that balances hardship with warmth, rich characters, and a comforting sense of justice.

Directed by: George Cukor
Genres: Drama, Romance, Adventure
Starring: Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver

Tagline: 1935's most beloved motion picture!
Overview: A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

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Directed by: George Cukor
Genres: Drama, Romance, Adventure
Starring: Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver

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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
family
class
justice
love
Places: big city
countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	2
Horror	1
Humour	4
Realism	7
Romance	5
Tension	4
Darkness	5
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	7

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Genres: drama, romance, adventure
Directed by: George Cukor
Written by: Howard Estabrook
Starring: Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver, Jessie Ralph, Madge Evans, Maureen O'Sullivan, Elizabeth Allan, Harry Beresford
Music: Herbert Stothart
Cinematography: Oliver T. Marsh
Runtime: 130 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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