Screenplay:
John V.A. WeaverCinematography:
James Wong HoweComposer:
Max SteinerCast:
Tommy Kelly, Ann Gillis, May Robson, Walter Brennan, Victor Jory, David Holt, Nana Bryant, Margaret Hamilton, Marcia Mae Jones, Cora Sue Collins, Jackie Moran (more)Plots(1)
Mark Twains beloved Tom Sawyer comes to life in this excellent Selznick production, with Tommy Kelly portraying the brave, mischievous boy. He is caught between the manners of his very proper home, ruled by tough but loving Aunt Polly (May Robson), and the wild, roaming, trouble-seeking nature of his friend Huckleberry Finn, ably portrayed by Jackie Moran. The great Sawyer adventures are faithfully re-created--the conning of the two boys into whitewashing his aunts fence, a wild ride down the Mississippi on a raft, the witnessing of Injun Joes crimes and his pursuit of Tom and the terrified Becky Sharp (Ann Gillis) into the giant cave. The incorrigible boys even witness their own funeral ceremony before informing the grieving townsfolk that they are still among the living. A lively production featuring a quick pace, a chilling climax, and a surprising amount of wit. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Tommy Kelly
USA
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Ann Gillis
USA
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May Robson
Australia
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Walter Brennan
USA
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Victor Jory
Canada
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David Holt
USA
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Nana Bryant
USA
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Margaret Hamilton
USA
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Marcia Mae Jones
USA
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Cora Sue Collins
USA
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Jackie Moran
USA
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Frank Darien
USA
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Spring Byington
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Frank McGlynn Sr.
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Donald Meek
UK
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Jean Porter
USA
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Frank O'Connor
USA
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Edward LeSaint
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Lon McCallister
USA
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Olin Howland
USA
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