Oliver Twist 1948

Oliver Twist 1948

In Charles Dickens' classic tale, an orphan wends his way from cruel apprenticeship to den of thieves in search of a true home.

Director: David Lean
Writers: Charles Dickens (by), David Lean (screen play), Stanley Haynes (screen play)
Stars: Robert Newton, Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh

Trivia
This movie's release in the U.S. was delayed until 1951 because of protests from Jewish pressure groups, who judged Sir Alec Guinness' portrayal of Fagin to be anti-Semitic.

Goofs
When Oliver is in the dock being tried for pick-pocketing, after the judge says "Oh stand away" the camera becomes an Oliver POV shot. Just before Oliver totally collapses, he looks up to the ceiling, (and, therefore, so does the camera) briefly showing the full studio rafters, complete with lights, and the set microphone, and part of the "set ceiling".

Quotes
Oliver Twist: Please, sir, I want some more.

Alternate versions
The film did not premiere in the U.S. until 1951, after ten minutes of footage involving Alec Guinness as Fagin had been cut, due to Jewish pressure groups who claimed that Guinness's portrayal was offensive and anti-Semitic.

Connections
Edited into The Flesh and the Fiends (1960)

Soundtracks
My Hat, It Has Three Corners
(uncredited)
Traditional
In the score during a conversation between Mr. Bumble and Monks