Great Expectations

Great Expectations

"The World's Greatest Story! The Most Talked About Book! Lives for the First Time on the Screen!"

A young boy, Pip, encounters an escaped prisoner, Magwitch, and steals food for him. After the convict is captured, Pip meets the reclusive Miss Havisham and her niece, Estella, eventually becoming friends with the girl. Wealth comes to Pip via a mysterious benefactor and he goes off to London for an education. As adults, Pip and Estella become romantic, and Pip learns the identity of his patron.

Release Date

October 22, 1934

Status

Released

Original Title

Great Expectations

Runtime

1h 40min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Universal Pictures