A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

Freddie Bartholomew
as David Copperfield as a Boy

Frank Lawton
as David Copperfield as a Man

Edna May Oliver
as Aunt Betsey Trotwood

Jessie Ralph
as Clara Peggotty

Madge Evans
as Agnes Wickfield as a Woman

Maureen O'Sullivan
as Dora Spenlow

Elizabeth Allan
as Clara Copperfield

Harry Beresford
as Dr. Chillip

Hugh Walpole
as The Vicar

Basil Rathbone
as Mr. Edward Murdstone