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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.4 / 100
1947·Drama·1h 48m

THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY

A fatherless boy tries to make his fortune despite interference from his rich uncle.

Above the Line
Alberto Cavalcanti·DirectorJohn Dighton·ScreenplayCharles Dickens·NovelGordon Dines·Director of PhotographyLord Berners·MusicLeslie Norman·Editor
Cast
Cedric Hardwicke·Ralph NicklebyStanley Holloway·Vincent CrummlesDerek Bond·Nicholas NicklebyMary Merrall·Mrs. NicklebySally Ann Howes·Kate NicklebyAubrey Woods·SmikeJill Balcon·Madeline BrayBernard Miles·Newman NoggsAlfred Drayton·Wackford SqueersVera Pearce·Mrs. Crummles
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 1
Alberto Cavalcanti·Director
Writing· 2
John Dighton·ScreenplayCharles Dickens·Novel
Camera· 2
Gordon Dines·Director of PhotographyJack Parker·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Leslie Norman·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Lord Berners·MusicErnest Irving·ConductorStephen Dalby·Sound RecordistEric Williams·Sound Supervisor
Art & Design· 2
Michael Relph·Art DirectionErnest Taylor·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Michael Balcon·ProducerJohn Croydon·ProducerJack Rix·Unit ManagerHal Mason·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 4
Barbara Barnard·HairstylistMarion Horn·Wardrobe SupervisorLionel Banes·Special EffectsCliff Richardson·Special Effects
By the Numbers
68.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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