The Diary of a Nobody
Synopsis
Ken Russell's silent film treatment of the 19th century comic novel by the Brothers Grossmith - George and Weedon. Starring Bryan Pringle, Avril Elgar and Murray Melvin. Adapted by Ken Russell and John McGrath. First shown on BBC2 at 10.10pm on Saturday 12th December 1964 - as part of the 'Six' strand.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGrath, Weedon Grossmith, George Grossmith, Ken Russell
- Original Score
- Ivor Cutler
- Original Title
- The Diary of a Nobody
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
John McGrath, Weedon Grossmith, George Grossmith, Ken Russell
Ivor Cutler
Michael Bradsell
John McGrath
Department Leadership Roster
John McGrath
Writer
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Ken Russell
Director
John McGrath
Producer
Ken Russell
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Diary of a Nobody.
More Like The Diary of a Nobody
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Diary of a Nobody
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Diary of a Nobody about?
Ken Russell's silent film treatment of the 19th century comic novel by the Brothers Grossmith - George and Weedon. Starring Bryan Pringle, Avril Elgar and Murray Melvin. Adapted by Ken Russell and John McGrath. First shown on BBC2 at 10.10pm on Saturday 12th December 1964 - as part of the 'Six' strand.
Who directed The Diary of a Nobody?
The Diary of a Nobody was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in The Diary of a Nobody?
The principal cast of The Diary of a Nobody includes Bryan Pringle, Avril Elgar, Murray Melvin, Brian Murphy, Jonathan Cecil.
When was The Diary of a Nobody released and how long is it?
The Diary of a Nobody was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Diary of a Nobody?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Diary of a Nobody was composed by Ivor Cutler.
Is The Diary of a Nobody based on a book or true story?
The Diary of a Nobody is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Weedon Grossmith", Book: "George Grossmith".