David Copperfield_
"1935's most beloved motion picture!"
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
Starring
Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver
Box Office
$3.1M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
David Copperfield earned $3.1M worldwide on a $1.1M budget — a 186% return on investment.
Cast
Freddie Bartholomew →
Freddie Bartholomew stars as David Copperfield as a Boy in David Copperfield.
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Year context
David Copperfield was released 91 years ago in 1935.
David Copperfield is a Drama, Romance, Adventure film with a runtime of 2h 10m.
CAST (20)
Freddie Bartholomew
David Copperfield as a Boy
Frank Lawton
David Copperfield as a Man
Edna May Oliver
Aunt Betsey Trotwood
Jessie Ralph
Clara Peggotty
Madge Evans
Agnes Wickfield as a Woman
Maureen O'Sullivan
Dora Spenlow
Elizabeth Allan
Clara Copperfield
Harry Beresford
Dr. Chillip
Hugh Walpole
The Vicar
Basil Rathbone
Mr. Edward Murdstone
Herbert Mundin
Barkis
John Buckler
Ham Peggotty
FC
Fay Chaldecott
Little Em'ly as a Girl
Una O'Connor
Mrs. Gummidge
Lionel Barrymore
Dan Peggotty
Violet Kemble Cooper
Jane Murdstone
Elsa Lanchester
Clickett
W.C. Fields
Wilkins Micawber
Jean Cadell
Emma Micawber
LP
Lennox Pawle
Mr. Dick
BOX OFFICE
$1.1M
Budget
$3.1M
Revenue
+186%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
130 min (2h 10m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (74 votes)
Budget
$1,073,000
Box Office
$3,064,000
Profit
+$1,991,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is David Copperfield about?
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
How long is David Copperfield?
David Copperfield has a runtime of 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who stars in David Copperfield?
The cast of David Copperfield includes Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver, Jessie Ralph, Madge Evans.
How much did David Copperfield make at the box office?
David Copperfield earned $3,064,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,073,000.
What is the rating of David Copperfield?
David Copperfield has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 74 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Romance
Adventure