Tom Brown's School Days (1940)
When private tutor Thomas Arnold becomes headmaster at an English preparatory school for boys, he puts into place a policy of strict punishment against unruliness and bullying. Arnold finds an ally in Tom Brown, a new student who is secretly subjected to abuse by a group of older boys. He eventually plucks up the courage to lead his fellow classmates in an underground rebellion against their tormentors.
Director: Robert Stevenson
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: June 26, 1940
Cast
- Cedric Hardwicke - Dr. Thomas Arnold
- Freddie Bartholomew - East
- Jimmy Lydon - Tom Brown
- Josephine Hutchinson - Mrs. Mary Arnold
- Billy Halop - Flashman
- Polly Moran - Sally Harowell
- Hughie Green - Walker Brooke
- Ernest Cossart - Squire Brown
- Alec Craig - Old Thomas
- Gale Storm - Effie
Screenplay
- Thomas Hughes (Novel)
- Walter Ferris (Screenplay)
- Frank Cavett (Screenplay)
- Gene Towne (Screenplay)
- C. Graham Baker (Screenplay)
Music: Anthony Collins
Cinematography: Nicholas Musuraca
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, boarding school, bully, 19th century
More Films by Director: Robert Stevenson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tom Brown's School Days about?
- When private tutor Thomas Arnold becomes headmaster at an English preparatory school for boys, he puts into place a policy of strict punishment against unruliness and bullying. Arnold finds an ally in Tom Brown, a new student who is secretly subjected to abuse by a group of older boys. He eventually plucks up the courage to lead his fellow classmates in an underground rebellion against their tormentors.
- Who directed Tom Brown's School Days?
- Tom Brown's School Days was directed by Robert Stevenson.
- Who stars in Tom Brown's School Days?
- Tom Brown's School Days stars Cedric Hardwicke, Freddie Bartholomew, Jimmy Lydon, Josephine Hutchinson, Billy Halop, Polly Moran.
- How long is Tom Brown's School Days?
- Tom Brown's School Days has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Tom Brown's School Days?
- Tom Brown's School Days is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Tom Brown's School Days produced?
- Tom Brown's School Days was produced in United States of America.