The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

Nan
1h 48m
1947
6.571 /10 (21)

Overview

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

Country : United Kingdom
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1947-03-12

Top Billed Cast

Cedric Hardwicke

Ralph Nickleby

Stanley Holloway

Vincent Crummles

Derek Bond

Nicholas Nickleby

Mary Merrall

Mrs. Nickleby

Sally Ann Howes

Kate Nickleby

Aubrey Woods

Smike

Jill Balcon

Madeline Bray

Bernard Miles

Newman Noggs

Alfred Drayton

Wackford Squeers

Vera Pearce

Mrs. Crummles

James Hayter

Ned and Charles Cheeryble

Emrys Jones

Frank Cheeryble

Cecil Ramage

Sir Mulberry Hawk

Timothy Bateson

Lord Verisopht

George Relph

Mr. Bray

Frederick Burtwell

Sheriff Mercury

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