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Freddie Bartholomew
Freddie Bartholomew was an English-American child actor. One of the most famous child actors of all time, he became very popular in 1930s Hollywood films. His most famous starring roles are in Captains Courageous and Little Lord Fauntleroy.
He was born in London and for the title role of David Copperfield, he emigrated to the United States in 1934, living there the rest of his life. He became an American citizen in 1943 following World War II military service.
Despite his great success and acclaim following David Copperfield, his childhood film stardom was marred by nearly constant legal battles and payouts which eventually took a huge toll on both his finances and his career. In adulthood, after World War II service, his film career dwindled rapidly, and he switched from performing to directing and producing in the medium of television.
As actor
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
Hollywood’s Children
That's Entertainment, Part II
The Big Parade of Comedy
St. Benny the Dip
Sepia Cinderella
The Town Went Wild
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4
A Yank at Eton
Junior Army
Soaring Stars
Cadets on Parade
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
Naval Academy
Tom Brown's School Days
Swiss Family Robinson
The Spirit of Culver
Two Bright Boys
Listen, Darling
Kidnapped
Lord Jeff
Hollywood Goes to Town
Another Romance of Celluloid
Captains Courageous
Hollywood Party
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Lloyd's of London
The Devil Is a Sissy
David Copperfield
Anna Karenina