The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown (1964)
A delightful Christmas musical about a young Jamaican woman who flees her humdrum Liverpool lodgings in search of her glamorous London cousin. Broadcast live on 28 December 1964, this rare TV musical is one of few to have survived from the 1960s. A tale of Afro-Caribbean immigration, the show is unusual for its time in that it doesn't labour the issues around racial tensions in Britain, but simply celebrates Christmas and family.
Top Cast
Millie Small
Elisabeth Welch
Ron Moody
Jasper Waxo
Kenny Lynch
Bryan Mosley
FAQ about The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown
What is The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown about?
A delightful Christmas musical about a young Jamaican woman who flees her humdrum Liverpool lodgings in search of her glamorous London cousin. Broadcast live on 28 December 1964, this rare TV musical is one of few to have survived from the 1960s. A tale of Afro-Caribbean…
When was The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown released?
The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown was released in 1964.
What genres does The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown belong to?
The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown is categorised as Drama, Music, TV Movie.
Who stars in The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown?
The cast of The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown includes Millie Small, Elisabeth Welch, Ron Moody, Kenny Lynch, Bryan Mosley.