The Diary of a Nobody (1964)
Ken Russell's silent film treatment of the 19th century comic novel by the Brothers Grossmith - George and Weedon. Starring Bryan Pringle, Avril Elgar and Murray Melvin. Adapted by Ken Russell and John McGrath. First shown on BBC2 at 10.10pm on Saturday 12th December 1964 - as part of the 'Six' strand.
Director: Ken Russell
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Bryan Pringle as Mr. Charles Pooter |
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Avril Elgar as Caroline Pooter |
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Murray Melvin as Lupin Pooter |
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Brian Murphy as Mr. Gowing |
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Jonathan Cecil as Mr. Cummings |
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Vivian Pickles as Mrs James |
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Anne Jameson as Sarah |
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Ann Strunk as Daisy Mutlar |
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Bartlett Mullins as Farmerson |
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John H. Moore as Mr. Finsworth |
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Vi Dix as Mrs. Finsworth |
| Directing | Ken Russell | Director |
| Writing | John McGrath | Writer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Shirley Russell | Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Liz Armstrong | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Ken Westbury | Cinematography |
| Editing | Michael Bradsell | Editor |
| Sound | Ivor Cutler | Music |
| Writing | Ken Russell | Writer |
| Writing | George Grossmith | Book |
| Writing | Weedon Grossmith | Book |
| Production | John McGrath | Producer |