The Pickwick Papers
Triumphantly brought to the screen for the first time! Another Dickens treasure springs to life in the rich traditions of
1952 · 1h 49m · APPROVED
Adventure, Comedy
Directed by
Noel Langley
Overview
The Pickwick Club sends Mr. Pickwick and a group of friends to travel across England and to report back on the interesting things they find...
Director and cast
- Noel Langley Director
- James Hayter as Samuel Pickwick
- James Donald as Nathaniel Winkle
- Nigel Patrick as Mr. Jingle
- Joyce Grenfell as Mrs. Leo Hunter
- Hermione Gingold as Miss Tompkins
- Hermione Baddeley as Mrs. Bardell
- Donald Wolfit as Sergeant Buzfuz
- Harry Fowler as Sam Weller
- Kathleen Harrison as Rachel Wardle
- Alexander Gauge as Tracy Tupman
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