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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn embark on thrilling escapades along the Mississippi River, where they concoct swashbuckling pirate fantasies, stage their own funeral, and bear witness to a shocking murder.

In this adaptation of Mark Twain's classic tale, a boy navigates life in 1850s Missouri, remaining largely faithful to the original story while making some minor adjustments and transforming Jim from a man to a boy. The film features iconic scenes, including the infamous whitewash incident, the joys of puppy love, the shocking graveyard murder, the boys' daring escape to Jackson's Island, the rescue of Muff Potter, and the thrilling cave adventure.

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Main Cast

Tommy KellyTommy 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 AllenDonnie AllenSchoolboy
Tommy BuppTommy BuppSchoolboy
Luke CosgraveLuke CosgraveOld Soldier
Lon McCallisterLon McCallisterSchoolboy
Jimmy ZahnerJimmy ZahnerBoy
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthDefense Attorney (uncredited)
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonWidow Douglas (uncredited)

Creators

Norman TaurogNorman TaurogDirector
Mark TwainMark TwainNovel
Marshall NeilanMarshall NeilanWriter
John V.A. WeaverJohn V.A. WeaverScreenplay

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Studio(s): Selznick International Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Feb 11, 1938

Production Country: United States

Genres:Adventure, Family, Drama, Romance

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