Nicholas Nickleby (1912): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Nicholas Nickleby is a 1912 short drama directed by George Nichols, starring Harry Benham as Nicolas Nickleby, Frances Gibson and Inda Palmer. It runs 31 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse.
- Released
- Runtime
- 31 min
- Director
- George Nichols
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Thanhouser Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nicholas Nickleby About?
The premise of Nicholas Nickleby without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Thanhouser Film Corporation released a series of silent‑era adaptations of Charles Dickens novels, beginning with The Old Curiosity Shop and David Copperfield in 1911, followed by Nicholas Nickleby in 1912. These productions earned the studio a reputation as the leading American producer of faithful and acclaimed Dickens pictures.
Nicholas Nickleby Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- 19th century
- flogging
- london england
- england
- united kingdom
- based on novel
- character name in title
Where to Watch Nicholas Nickleby
Stream it on Cineverse. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Nicholas Nickleby Cast & Characters
Harry Benham leads the cast as Nicolas Nickleby, with Frances Gibson as Kate Nickleby and Inda Palmer as Nicholas' Mother. Directed by George Nichols; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Nichols
- Harry Benham as Nicolas Nickleby
- Frances Gibson as Kate Nickleby
- Inda Palmer as Nicholas' Mother
- Justus D. Barnes as Uncle Ralph
Also Starring in Nicholas Nickleby
· 9 more- David Thompson Schoolmaster Squeers
- Marie Eline Squeers' Son, Wackford
- Isabel O'Madigan Mrs. Squeers
- Grace Eline Fanny Squeers
- N.Z. Wood Smike
- Harry Marks Vincent Crummles
- Louise Trinder Mrs. Crummies
- Mignon Anderson Madeline Bray
- Etienne Girardot Gryde
Nicholas Nickleby Plot Summary
What happens in Nicholas Nickleby from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This concise, 30-minute silent adaptation of the sprawling Dickens novel dramatically compresses a 900-plus page story into a visually driven, emotionally clear arc. The film openly acknowledges that many characters are unnamed or only broadly sketched, yet it preserves the core emotions and tensions that drive Nicholas Nickleby’s world.
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Movies Like Nicholas Nickleby
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Nicholas Nickleby FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Nicholas Nickleby, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nicholas Nickleby?
Nicholas Nickleby runs 31 minutes.
When was Nicholas Nickleby released?
Nicholas Nickleby was released on March 18, 1912.
Who directed Nicholas Nickleby?
Nicholas Nickleby was directed by George Nichols.
More films by George Nichols Who is in the cast of Nicholas Nickleby?
Nicholas Nickleby stars Harry Benham as Nicolas Nickleby, Frances Gibson as Kate Nickleby and Inda Palmer as Nicholas' Mother, among 13 credited actors.
Where can I watch Nicholas Nickleby?
In the US, Nicholas Nickleby is streaming on Cineverse (availability from JustWatch).
Does Nicholas Nickleby have a post-credit scene?
No. Nicholas Nickleby has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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