The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown
Synopsis
A delightful Christmas musical about a young Jamaican woman who flees her humdrum Liverpool lodgings in search of her glamorous London cousin. Broadcast live on 28 December 1964, this rare TV musical is one of few to have survived from the 1960s. A tale of Afro-Caribbean immigration, the show is unusual for its time in that it doesn't labour the issues around racial tensions in Britain, but simply celebrates Christmas and family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Jacobs
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Gould
- Original Title
- The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Jacobs
Robert Gould
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John Jacobs
Director
Robert Gould
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What is The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown about?
A delightful Christmas musical about a young Jamaican woman who flees her humdrum Liverpool lodgings in search of her glamorous London cousin. Broadcast live on 28 December 1964, this rare TV musical is one of few to have survived from the 1960s. A tale of Afro-Caribbean immigration, the show is unusual for its time in that it doesn't labour the issues around racial tensions in Britain, but simply celebrates Christmas and family.
Who directed The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown?
The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown was directed by John Jacobs.
Who stars in The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown?
The principal cast of The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown includes Millie Small, Elisabeth Welch, Ron Moody, Kenny Lynch, Bryan Mosley.
When was The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown released and how long is it?
The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.