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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

1938-02-11 · 91 min · ★ 6.6

Family · Adventure

Tom Sawyer and his pal Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi River, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funeral and witnessing a murder.

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Directors
Norman Taurog
Production companies
Selznick International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tommy KellyTom Sawyer
May RobsonMay RobsonAunt Polly
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanMuff Potter
Victor JoryVictor JoryInjun Joe
David HoltDavid HoltSid Sawyer
Jackie MoranJackie MoranHuckleberry Finn
Nana BryantNana BryantMrs. Thatcher
Olin HowlandOlin HowlandMr. Dobbins - Schoolmaster
Donald MeekDonald MeekSunday School Superintendent
Charles RichmanCharles RichmanJudge Thatcher
Victor KilianVictor KilianSheriff
Marcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesMary Sawyer
Mickey RentschlerMickey RentschlerJoe Harper
Cora Sue CollinsCora Sue CollinsAmy Lawrence
Philip HurlicPhilip HurlicLittle Jim
Ann GillisAnn GillisBecky Thatcher
Margaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonMrs. Harper
Donnie AllenSchoolboy
Frank BellanSchoolboy
Tom BraungerSchoolboy

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