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Mr. Quilp

G 1975 1h 57m Musical List
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A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "The Old Curiosity Shop," the film tells the story of Little Nell (Sarah-Jane Varley) and her feckless grandfather (Michael Hordern) who, in hopes of leaving Nell a sizable inheritance, has run up huge gambling debts to a heartless moneylender named Daniel Quilp (Anthony Newley). Quilp eventually seizes the old man's junk shop, forcing Nell and her grandfather to eke out a miserable existence as paupers in the Midlands. Read More Read Less

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David Sterritt Christian Science Monitor Mr. Quilp is neither as charming or as exciting as it would like to be; yet it emerges a partial winner by remaining true to its own darkly Dickensian inclinations. Aug 7, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "The Old Curiosity Shop," the film tells the story of Little Nell (Sarah-Jane Varley) and her feckless grandfather (Michael Hordern) who, in hopes of leaving Nell a sizable inheritance, has run up huge gambling debts to a heartless moneylender named Daniel Quilp (Anthony Newley). Quilp eventually seizes the old man's junk shop, forcing Nell and her grandfather to eke out a miserable existence as paupers in the Midlands.
Director
Michael Tuchner
Rating
G
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 57m