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Great Expectations

1934, Movie, NR, 97 mins

Great Expectations: Review

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Uninspired Hollywood version of the Charles Dickens classic starring Holmes as Pip, the young orphan boy who rises to prominence with the help of his life-long mysterious benefactor. A weak adaptation filled with disappointing performances from a cast capable of better. Valerie Hobson shone much brighter as Estella in the vastly superior 1946 version directed by David Lean. At the time of initial release, the picture suffered from critical comparison with the nearly simultan... read more leave a comment

Great Expectations: Cast & Details

Year: 1934
Rated NR
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Cast
 Henry Hull: Magwitch
Phillips Holmes: Pip
Jane Wyatt: Estella
Florence Reed: Miss Havisham
Alan Hale: Joe Gargery
Rafaela Ottiano: Mrs. Joe

 

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Estella (Valerie Hobson) dances with Bentley Drummie (Torin Thatcher) then with "Pip" (John...
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The grown-up "Pip," (John Mills) visits Miss Havisham (Martita Hunt) and sees Estella (now...
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Pip (Anthony Wager) studies the bizarre surroundings as he meets Miss Havisham (Martita Hunt)...
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The now-mature "Pip," (John Mills) while at work with blacksmith Joe Gargery (Bernard Miles)...
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