The Death of Poor Joe
Synopsis
A scene from Charles Dickens' Bleak House. Despite the common belief, this is NOT the world's first Dickens' adaptation in cinema.
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Earliest Dickens film - The Death of Poor Joe (1901) | BFI National ArchiveOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-03-08
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Albert Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- The Death of Poor Joe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Warwick Trading Company, Warwick-Biokam
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George Albert Smith
Charles Dickens
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George Albert Smith
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What is The Death of Poor Joe about?
A scene from Charles Dickens' Bleak House. Despite the common belief, this is NOT the world's first Dickens' adaptation in cinema.
Who directed The Death of Poor Joe?
The Death of Poor Joe was directed by George Albert Smith.
Who stars in The Death of Poor Joe?
The principal cast of The Death of Poor Joe includes Laura Bayley, Tom Green.
When was The Death of Poor Joe released and how long is it?
The Death of Poor Joe was released in 1901 with a total runtime of 1m.
Is The Death of Poor Joe based on a book or true story?
The Death of Poor Joe is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Charles Dickens".