The Old Curiosity Shop (1984 film)
The Old Curiosity Shop is a 1984 Australian animated film based on the 1841 novel by Charles Dickens about a young girl (Nell) who lives with her grandfather in a shop, and what happens after they are evicted from the shop by Quilp, a moneylender.[1] It was made by Burbank Films who produced a number of animated films based on classic novels.[2] Their slate cost an estimated $11 million.[3] The Dickens films sold to 20th Century Fox in the US and to the Seven Network in Australia.[4]
| The Old Curiosity Shop | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Warwick Gilbert |
| Produced by | Eddie Graham |
| Written by | Alex Buzo |
| Based on | novel by Charles Dickens |
Production company | Burbank Films |
Release date | 17 February 1984 |
Running time | 75 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Cast
- John Benton
- Jason Blackwell
- Wallas Eaton
- Penne Hackforth-Jones
- Brian Harrison
- Doreen Harrop
- Ross Higgins
- Sophie Horton
- Jennifer Mellet
References
- Thomson, Gale (2007). Video Sourcebook: A Guide to Programs Currently Available on Video in the Areas Of: Movies/entertainment, General Interest/education, Sports/recreation, Fine Arts, Healing. Gale / Cengage Learning. p. 2117. ISBN 978-1414400990. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- Murray, Scott (1996). Australia on the small screen, 1970-1995: the complete guide to tele-features and mini-series. Oxford University Press. p. 116. ISBN 9780195539493. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- "TIMESTYLE". The Canberra Times. 58 (17, 626). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 1 January 1984. p. 11 (SUNDAY EDITION). Retrieved 11 August 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- "TIMESTYLE". The Canberra Times. 59 (18, 088). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 7 April 1985. p. 12. Retrieved 11 August 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
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