Question 1

How did W.C. Fields defend his American accent while playing the English character Micawber?

Accepted Answer

W.C. Fields responded to criticism by saying, "My father was an Englishman, and I inherited this accent from him! Are you trying to go against nature?"

Question 2

Which major character was omitted from the film to keep the runtime around two hours?

Accepted Answer

David's close friend Thomas Traddles was omitted from the film to maintain the running time.

Question 3

What connection did W.C. Fields have to Charles Dickens beyond acting in this film?

Accepted Answer

W.C. Fields was a Charles Dickens scholar in real life.

Question 4

Which two Charles Dickens adaptations produced by David O. Selznick were released in 1935 and received Academy Award nominations?

Accepted Answer

David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities (1935), both produced by David O. Selznick, received Academy Award nominations for Best Film.

Question 5

Which festivals recognized the 1935 film David Copperfield?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1935 and the Locarno International Film Festival in 2013.

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