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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Overview:

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) was a Family - Adventure Film directed by Norman Taurog, George Cukor (uncredited), H.C. Potter (uncredited) and William A. Wellman (uncredited) and produced by David O. Selznick.

SYNOPSIS

After accidentally witnessing a murder, Tom and his pals Huck and Joe run away to become pirates, swearing to never reveal their secret. But when a man is wrongfully accused of the deed, they know they've got to come forward with the truth. A mostly faithful adaptation of the Mark Twain novel. William Cameron Menzies contributes wonderful art direction.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Academy Awards 1938 --- Ceremony Number 11 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Art DirectionLyle WheelerNominated
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

By Beatrice on Nov 20, 2013 From Flickers in Time

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Directed by Norman Taurog Written by John V.A. Weaver based on the novel by Mark Twain 1938/USA Selznick International Pictures First viewing I had no idea what to expect from this and was very pleased with a surprisingly faithful adaptation of Twain’s novel. Tom... Read full article

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Facts
Marcia Mae Jones was originally signed to play Becky Thatcher. Because of a growth spurt, she was recast as Mary Sawyer.
Spring Byington (Widow Douglas) in studio records/casting call lists, but did not appear or was not identifiable in the movie.
H.C. Potter was the initial director but quit over "Selsnickian interference." His footage (in black and white) was completely discarded.
Many disputes arose between photographer James Wong Howe and his associate, Technicolor photographer Wilfred M. Cline about which colors to use in wardrobe and sets. Cline wanted bright primary colors, while Howe insisted on subdued earth tones. Since Howe got his way, after one week they were not on speaking terms and The Technicolor Company banned Howe from shooting further pictures in color; Howe did not make another color film for 10 years.
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