To mark the release of classic movie based on the Charles Dickens novel The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby on DVD 14th May, we’ve been given three copies to give away. It’s directed by Alberto Cavalcanti and stars Derek Bond, Cedric Hardwicke & Stanley Holloway.
Derek Bond plays the title character, a resourceful young Britisher forced to protect his family against the demonic machinations of his wicked Uncle Ralph (Cedric Hardwicke). Cast out into the cold cruel world, Nicholas Nickleby deals adroitly with friend and foe alike, eventually coming full circle to mete out just desserts to his unspeakable uncle.
Special Features:
- New Interview with BFI Dickens Season Curators Adrian Wootton & Michael Eaton
- New Interview with Dickens biographer Michael Slater
- Nicholas Nickleby, a silent film from 1912 directed by George O. Nichols
- Behind the scenes stills gallery
To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, simply click next to be taken to the entry form and question….
Reviewed by Competitions on Apr 13
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