Tom Brown's School Days (1940)

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Released:
1940-06-26

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 26min

Genre:
Drama, Family

  • Cast:
  • Cedric Hardwicke
    as
    Dr. Thomas Arnold
  • Freddie Bartholomew
    as
    East
  • Jimmy Lydon
    as
    Tom Brown
  • Josephine Hutchinson
    as
    Mrs. Mary Arnold
  • Billy Halop
    as
    Flashman