

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1947, English. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
A fatherless boy tries to make his fortune despite interference from his rich uncle.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Alberto CavalcantiDirector
- Cedric HardwickeRalph Nickleby
- Stanley HollowayVincent Crummles
- Derek BondNicholas Nickleby
- Mary MerrallMrs. Nickleby
- Sally Ann HowesKate Nickleby
- Aubrey WoodsSmike
- Jill BalconMadeline Bray
- Bernard MilesNewman Noggs
- Alfred DraytonWackford Squeers
- Vera PearceMrs. Crummles
- James HayterNed and Charles Cheeryble
- Emrys JonesFrank Cheeryble
Details
- Released
- 12 March 1947
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Dighton
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What The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is based on
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is based on Nicholas Nickleby (1839) by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.
1839
Nicholas Nickleby
By Charles Dickens
Published by Chapman and Hall
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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Which OTT platform is The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby on?
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby?
If you liked The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, try 1 Chance 2 Dance, What Maisie Knew, Little Lord Fauntleroy.
Who directed The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby?
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1947) was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti and stars Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Holloway, Derek Bond.
What is The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby based on?
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is based on Nicholas Nickleby (1839) by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.