David Copperfield


 * David Copperfield is the eighth novel by Charles Dickens. It was first published as a serial in 1849–50, and as a book in 1850. Many elements of the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of his novels. In the preface to the 1867 edition, Dickens wrote, "like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favourite child. And his name is David Copperfield".

Film, TV and theatrical adaptations
David Copperfield has been filmed on several occasions:


 * 1911, directed by Theoddore Marston


 * 1913, directed by Thomas Bentley


 * 1922, directed by A.W. Sandberg


 * 1935, directed by George Cukor


 * 1956, a 13 part TV serial shown on BBC.


 * 1966, a 13 part TV serial that aired in 1966.


 * 1969, directed by Delbert Mann, featuring numerous English classical actors.


 * 1974, directed by Joan Crafty


 * 1986, directed by Barry Letts, shown on BBC 1986/87


 * 1993, animated, shown on NBC


 * 1999, shown on BBC


 * 2000, directed by Peter Medak

Musical adaptations
Copperfield (1981): Musical composed and lyrics by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn, who were nominated for the 1981 Tony Award for Best Original Score.