The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
"Tom, you might even be President some day . . . if they don't hang you first!"
1938 · 1h 31m · Approved
Adventure, Family
Directed by
Norman Taurog
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Norman Taurog Director
- Tommy Kelly as Tom Sawyer
- May Robson as Aunt Polly
- Walter Brennan as Muff Potter
- Victor Jory as Injun Joe
- David Holt as Sid Sawyer
- Jackie Moran as Huckleberry Finn
- Nana Bryant as Mrs. Thatcher
- Olin Howland as Mr. Dobbins - Schoolmaster
- Donald Meek as Sunday School Superintendent
- Charles Richman as Judge Thatcher
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