The Old Curiosity Shop (1934)
A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
Director: Thomas Bentley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: December 14, 1934
Cast
- Elaine Benson - Nell Trent
- Ben Webster - Grandfather Trent
- Hay Petrie - Quilp
- Beatrix Thomson - Quilp's Wife
- Gibb McLaughlin - Sampson Brass
- Lily Long - Sally Brass
- Reginald Purdell - Dick Swiveller
- Polly Ward - The Marchioness
- James Harcourt - The Single Gentleman
- J. Fisher White - The Schoolmaster
Screenplay
- Ralph Neale (Screenplay)
- Margaret Kennedy (Screenplay)
- Charles Dickens (Novel)
Music: Herman Finck
Cinematography: Claude Friese-Greene
Editing: Leslie Norman
Production: Associated British Picture Corporation, British International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Thomas Bentley
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Curiosity Shop about?
- A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
- Who directed The Old Curiosity Shop?
- The Old Curiosity Shop was directed by Thomas Bentley.
- Who stars in The Old Curiosity Shop?
- The Old Curiosity Shop stars Elaine Benson, Ben Webster, Hay Petrie, Beatrix Thomson, Gibb McLaughlin, Lily Long.
- How long is The Old Curiosity Shop?
- The Old Curiosity Shop has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Old Curiosity Shop?
- The Old Curiosity Shop is a Drama film.
- Where was The Old Curiosity Shop produced?
- The Old Curiosity Shop was produced in United Kingdom.