Great Expectations
"The World's Greatest Story! The Most Talked About Book! Lives for the First Time on the Screen!"
Originally released in 1934. Great Expectations is a drama film. directed by Stuart Walker.
Starring Henry Hull, Phillips Holmes, and Jane Wyatt
Synopsis
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Expectations about?
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the...
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was directed by Stuart Walker.
How long is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Great Expectations released?
Great Expectations was released on October 22, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Great Expectations?
The main cast of Great Expectations includes Henry Hull, Phillips Holmes, Jane Wyatt, Florence Reed, Alan Hale.