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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a 1938 American literature adaptation directed by Norman Taurog starring Tommy Kelly in the title role. The screenplay by John V. A. Weaver was based on the classic 1876 novel by Mark Twain. The picture was the first film version of the novel to be made in color. It was remade in 1973 as a musical.
Original Release
02/11/1938
US Release
02/11/1938
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tommy Kelly | Tom Sawyer |
| May Robson | Aunt Polly |
| Walter Brennan | Muff Potter |
| Victor Jory | Injun Joe |
| David Holt | Sid Sawyer |
| Jackie Moran | Huckleberry Finn |
| Nana Bryant | Mrs. Thatcher |
| Olin Howland | Mr. Dobbins - Schoolmaster |
| Donald Meek | Sunday School Superintendent / Mr. Walters- Sunday School Superintendent |
| Charles Richman | Judge Thatcher |
Directors
Writers
Mark Twain, John V.A. Weaver, Marshall Neilan
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tommy Kelly | Tom Sawyer |
| May Robson | Aunt Polly |
| Walter Brennan | Muff Potter |
| Victor Jory | Injun Joe |
| David Holt | Sid Sawyer |
| Jackie Moran | Huckleberry Finn |
| Nana Bryant | Mrs. Thatcher |
| Olin Howland | Mr. Dobbins - Schoolmaster |
| Donald Meek | Sunday School Superintendent / Mr. Walters- Sunday School Superintendent |
| Charles Richman | Judge Thatcher |
| Victor Kilian | Sheriff |
| Marcia Mae Jones | Mary Sawyer |
| Mickey Rentschler | Joe Harper |
| Cora Sue Collins | Amy Lawrence |
| Philip Hurlic | Little Jim |
| Ann Gillis | Becky Thatcher |
| Margaret Hamilton | Mrs. Harper |
| Eric Alden | Assistant Defense Attorney |
| Erville Alderson | District Attorney |
| Donnie Allen | Schoolboy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| David O. Selznick | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Art Direction | Nominated |
