The Adventures of Nellie Bly
Synopsis
A "Classics Illustrated" account of pioneer female journalist Nellie Bly, who became a legend through her exposes of corruption and inhumane conditions in New York of the 1880s in "The New York World."
Top Cast
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Linda Purl
Nellie Bly
Gene Barry
John Cockerill
Ray Buktenica
Kenny Thompson / Narrator
J.D. Cannon
Boss James J. Palmer
John Randolph
Joseph Pulitzer
Paul Sylvan
Johnny Neesen
Cliff Osmond
Stanfil
Betsy Slade
Rose Woods
Elayne Heilveil
Angela Harris
Fran Ryan
Mrs. Roman
Milton Selzer
Dr. Woodville
Peggy Stewart
Mrs. Long
Betty Barry
Grace Palmer
Michael Ruud
Horrigan
Katherine Klekas
Miss Levy
Bedana Hurwitz
Hilda
Jay Bernard
Alan Nash
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henning Schellerup
- Screenplay & Story
- Seeleg Lester, S.S. Schweitzer
- Original Score
- Bob Summers
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Nellie Bly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Schick Sunn Classics, Taft Entertainment Television, Sunn Classic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henning Schellerup
Seeleg Lester, S.S. Schweitzer
Bob Summers
Brent A. Schoenfeld
James L. Conway, Charles E. Sellier Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Henning Schellerup
Director
S.S. Schweitzer
Writer
James L. Conway
Producer
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Editor
Paul Staheli
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Nellie Bly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Adventures of Nellie Bly about?
A "Classics Illustrated" account of pioneer female journalist Nellie Bly, who became a legend through her exposes of corruption and inhumane conditions in New York of the 1880s in "The New York World."
Who directed The Adventures of Nellie Bly?
The Adventures of Nellie Bly was directed by Henning Schellerup.
Who stars in The Adventures of Nellie Bly?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Nellie Bly includes Linda Purl, Gene Barry, Ray Buktenica, J.D. Cannon, John Randolph.
When was The Adventures of Nellie Bly released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Nellie Bly was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Nellie Bly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Nellie Bly was composed by Bob Summers.