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John Mills has “Great Expectations” in the David Lean adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Aug 8, 2023

John Mills has “Great Expectations” in the David Lean adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations (1946) is a British drama directed by David Lean and based on the 1861 novel by Charles Dickens and starring John Mills and Valerie Hobson. The strong supporting cast i read more

THE DAVID LEAN BLOGATHON: Great Expectations (1946)

Caftan Woman Posted by on Jul 20, 2018

Maddy Loves Her Classic Films and her blogathons! The David Lean blogathon is in full swing on July 20th and 21st. Click HERE to read the tributes to the master filmmaker. Charles Dickens' 13th novel, Great Expectations was serialized in 1860-1861 and found a welcome home on many bookshelves read more

THE DAVID LEAN BLOGATHON: Great Expectations (1946)

Caftan Woman Posted by on Jul 20, 2018

Maddy Loves Her Classic Films and her blogathons!The David Lean blogathon is in full swing on July 20th and 21st. Click HERE to read the tributes to the master filmmaker. Charles Dickens' 13th novel, Great Expectations was serialized in 1860-1861 and found a welcome home on many bookshelves. Like read more

Great Expectations (1946)

Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 6, 2016

Today, I'm reviewing director David Lean's adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, Great Expectations (1946), starring Valerie Hobson and John Mills. This article is part of The Third Annual British Invasion Blogathon hosted by A Shroud of Thoughts. In many ways, 19th century author Charl read more

Great Expectations (1946)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jan 11, 2015

Great Expectations Directed by David Lean Written by David Lean, Ronald Neame, Anthony Havelock-Allen, etc. from the novel by Charles Dickens 1946/UK Cineguild Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #203 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die The first half of this film is one of the great Dickens ada read more

Great Expectations (1946)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 16, 2013

With director David Lean, and starring John Mills as Pip, the film begins with Pip as a young boy. Upon meeting a fugitive, Pip show him kindness and the man promises he will return the favor. A year or so later Pip begins to go to the home of an eccentric, rich widow to call on her. There he meets read more

Great Expectations (1946)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 16, 2013

With director David Lean, and starring John Mills as Pip, the film begins with Pip as a young boy. Upon meeting a fugitive, Pip show him kindness and the man promises he will return the favor. A year or so later Pip begins to go to the home of an eccentric, rich widow to call on her. There he meets read more

Great Expectations (David Lean, 1946)

Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Dec 20, 2012

I didn’t have time to update my blog yesterday and, realistically, my blogging might be a bit hit and miss now as Christmas arrives, but I will try to write new postings as frequently as possible, even if my Dickens in December season ends up stretching into January. Just a few thoughts today read more

Great Expectations

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Nov 12, 2010

In David Lean’s adaptation of the classic Dickens novel, young Pip (Tony Wager) is a naive orphan living with a blacksmith and his wife near the marshlands.  One day, while visiting the graves of his parents, an escaped convict asks Pip to bring him food, threatening him with a horrible death.  Gull read more