The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ★★★ 1938 The vintage Hollywood adaptation of the Mark Twain classic, with art direction by William Cameron Menzies. Not a major effort from the Selznick studio, but quite detailed and the best Tom so far. 91m/C VHS. Tommy Kelly, Walter Brennan, Victor Jory, May Robson, Victor Kilian, Jackie Moran, Donald Meek, Ann Gillis, Marcia Mae Jones, David Holt, Margaret Hamilton; Director: Norman Taurog; Writer: James Wong Howe; Cameo: Max Steiner.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1938
Length (in minutes) 91
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Tommy Kelly
Actor Marcia Mae Jones
Actor Walter Brennan
Actor David Holt
Actor Victor Jory
Actor Margaret Hamilton
Actor May Robson
Actor Victor Kilian
Actor Jackie Moran
Actor Donald Meek
Actor Ann Gillis
Cameo Max Steiner
Cinematographer James Wong Howe
Director Norman Taurog