When David's father dies, his mother remarries. His new stepfather Murdstone has a mean and cruel view on how to raise a child. When David's mother dies from grief, Murdstone sends David to London to work for a living. When David escapes to his aunt Betsey his life starts to get better.
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Maureen O'Sullivan
Lionel Barrymore
Basil Rathbone
W. C. Fields
Freddie Bartholomew