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Sampson Brass
Sampson Brass is a fictional character in the 1841 novel ''The Old Curiosity Shop'' by Charles Dickens. He is a corrupt attorney who affects feeling for his clients, whom he then cheats. Among his clients is the villainous Daniel Quilp, the novel's antagonist. From Bevis Marks in the city of London, he assists Quilp in fraudulently gaining possession of Nell's grandfather's house, plots against Kit Nubbles, and hires and then dismisses Dick Swiveller. In the novel Dickens describes him: He had a cringing manner, but a very harsh voice; and his blandest smiles were so extremely forbidding, that to have had his company under the least repulsive circumstances, one would have wished him to be out of temper that he might only scowl. In Chapter 12 Dickens writes that Brass was “the ugliest piece of goods in all the stock”, implying that he is an item for sale, like any other at The Old Curiosity Shop. He is assisted in his scheming by his sister Sally Brass, who also acts as he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The Old Curiosity Shop (1934 Film)
''The Old Curiosity Shop'' is a 1934 British drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Elaine Benson, Ben Webster and Hay Petrie. It is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1841 novel ''The Old Curiosity Shop''. Production The film was produced by British International Pictures, one of the two most prominent British film studios of the time, at its base at Elstree Studios. Bentley was a well-established director who worked on several of the company's presigous historical films during the decade. He had previously directed a number of Dickens adaptations during the silent era, but this was his only Dickens talkie. The film sought to achieve a " painterly" effect in its interpretation of the original work. The recreation of the grotesque elements of Dickens' novel has led to it being described as an "expressionist nightmare".Harper, p.41 Cast * Elaine Benson as Nell * Ben Webster as The Grandfather * Hay Petrie as Quilp * Beatrix Thomson as Quilp's Wife * Gibb McLaughl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fictional Lawyers
Fiction is any creative work, chiefly any narrative work, portraying individuals, events, or places that are imaginary, or in ways that are imaginary. Fictional portrayals are thus inconsistent with history, fact, or plausibility. In a traditional narrow sense, "fiction" refers to written narratives in prose often referring specifically to novels, novellas, and short stories. More broadly, however, fiction encompasses imaginary narratives expressed in any medium, including not just writings but also live theatrical performances, films, television programs, radio dramas, comics, role-playing games, and video games. Definition Typically, the fictionality of a work is publicly marketed and so the audience expects the work to deviate in some ways from the real world rather than presenting, for instance, only factually accurate portrayals or characters who are actual people. Because fiction is generally understood to not fully adhere to the real world, the themes and context of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Dickens Characters
Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English and French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*karilaz'' (in Latin alphabet), whose meaning was "free man". The Old English descendant of this word was '' Ċearl'' or ''Ċeorl'', as the name of King Cearl of Mercia, that disappeared after the Norman conquest of England. The name was notably borne by Charlemagne (Charles the Great), and was at the time Latinized as ''Karolus'' (as in ''Vita Karoli Magni''), later also as '' Carolus''. Some Germanic languages, for example Dutch and German, have retained the word in two separate senses. In the particular case of Dutch, ''Karel'' refers to the given name, whereas the noun ''kerel'' means "a bloke, fellow, man". Etymology The name's etymology is a Common Germanic noun ''*karilaz'' meaning "free man", which survives in English as churl (< Old English ''ċeorl''), which developed its depr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Old Curiosity Shop (2007 Film)
''The Old Curiosity Shop'' is a British television film adapted from the Charles Dickens's 1841 novel ''The Old Curiosity Shop''. It stars Irish actress Sophie Vavasseur as Nell Trent, with Derek Jacobi as her grandfather, Toby Jones as Quilp and George MacKay as Nell's friend, Kit. It was broadcast on 26 December 2007 on ITV. The adaptation is in general very faithful to the novel. The most significant changes are the removal of the Garlands and their household and the identity of the Single Gentleman (here called Jacob) who is changed from Grandfather's brother to his estranged son and Nell's father. Cast * Adrian Rawlins ... Jacob * Derek Jacobi ... Grandfather * Zoë Wanamaker ... Mrs Jarley * Toby Jones ... Quilp * Adam Godley ... Sampson Brass * Gina McKee ... Sally Brass * Bryan Dick ... Freddie Trent * Sophie Vavasseur ... Nell Trent * George MacKay ... Kit Nubbles * Steve Pemberton ... Mr Short * Martin Freeman ... Mr Codlin * Josie Lawrence ... Mrs Ji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Godley
Adam Godley (born 22 July 1964) is a British-American actor. He has been nominated for two Tony Awards and four Laurence Olivier Awards for his performances on the New York and London stages which include, ''Private Lives'' in 2001, ''The Pillowman'' in 2002, ''Rain Man'' in 2008, and ''The Lehman Trilogy'' in 2019. He made his Broadway debut in 2002 in a revival of Noël Coward's ''Private Lives'' for which he earned a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway debut. In 2011 he returned to Broadway in the musical ''Anything Goes'' for which he earned a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical nomination. In 2021, ''The Lehman Trilogy'' made its Broadway transfer to great critical acclaim, and securing Godley another Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Play. His film roles include ''Love Actually'' (2003), and the children's films ''Around the World in 80 Days'' (2004), ''Nanny McPhee'' (2005), and ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' (2005). He also has recurring ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Old Curiosity Shop (TV Series)
''The Old Curiosity Shop'' is a nine part 1979 BBC TV series based on the 1841 novel by Charles Dickens. It was directed by Julian Amyes, and adapted by William Trevor. Cast *Natalie Ogle - Little Nell *Trevor Peacock - Daniel Quilp * Sebastian Shaw - Grandfather *Granville Saxton - Dick Swiveller *Christopher Fairbank - Kit Nubbles *Colin Jeavons - Sampson Brass *Wensley Pithey - Single Gentleman * Freda Dowie - Sally Brass *Laurence Hardy - Mr. Witherden *Keith Hazemore - Abel Garland * Sandra Payne - Mrs Quilp *Patsy Byrne - Mrs. Nubbles *Simon Garstang - Little Jacob *Annabelle Lanyon - Small Servant * Brian Oulton - The schoolmaster *Donald Bisset Donald Bisset (30 August 1910 – 10 August 1995), was an English actor. He also wrote stories for children which he mostly illustrated himself. They have been translated into 16 languages. Selected filmography * ''Murder in the Cathedral'' ... - Mr. Garland * Margaret Courtenay - Mrs. Jarley References External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Jeavons
Colin Abel Jeavons (born 20 October 1929) is a retired British television actor. Career Jeavons' earliest television role was as Jules Neraud in an episode of the 1956 anthology series of teleplays ''Nom-de-Plume''. Broadcast live, it is unknown if any recordings of the production exist. He began an association with Dickens productions on BBC Television in 1959 with ''Bleak House'' as Richard Carstone, and '' Great Expectations'' (for the first time) as Herbert Pocket. The same year he played Prince Hal/Henry V in the BBC's ''The Life and Death of Sir John Falstaff''. In 1963 he played the extremely reluctant hero Vadassy forced into espionage in '' Epitaph for a Spy'' for BBC Television. Jeavons portrayed Uriah Heep in the BBC's ''David Copperfield'' (1966). Only one episode featuring him (episode 11, "Umble Aspirations") is known to exist. He appeared in a host of 1960s and 1970s TV programmes including '' Doctor Who'' (in "The Underwater Menace"), ''Adam Adamant Lives!'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mister Quilp
''Mister Quilp'' is a 1975 British musical film directed by Michael Tuchner and starring Anthony Newley, David Hemmings and Jill Bennett. It is based on the 1841 novel ''The Old Curiosity Shop'' by Charles Dickens, under which name it was also released. Main cast * Anthony Newley as Daniel Quilp * David Hemmings as Richard Swiveller * Jill Bennett as Sally Brass * Sarah-Jane Varley as Little Nell * Michael Hordern as Grandfather / Edward Trent * David Warner as Sampson Brass * Yvonne Antrobus as Betsy Quilp * Sue Barbour as Stiltdancer * David Battley as Codlin * Windsor Davies as George, Mrs. Jarley's asst. * Philip Davis as Tom Scott * Peter Duncan as Kit Nubbles * Brian Glover as Furnaceman * Chris Greener as Giant * Rosalind Knight as Mrs. George * Ronald Lacey as Harris * Bryan Pringle as Mr. Garland * Paul Rogers as Single Gent / Henry Trent * Maxwell Shaw as Isaac List * Norman Warwick as Vuffin * Mona Washbourne as Mrs. Jarley * Malcolm W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Warner (actor)
David Hattersley Warner (29 July 1941 – 24 July 2022) was an English actor who worked in film, television and theatre. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art; after making his stage debut in 1962 he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), with whom he played Henry VI in ''The Wars of the Roses'' cycle at the West End's Aldwych Theatre in 1964. The RSC then cast him as Prince Hamlet in Peter Hall's 1965 production of ''Hamlet''. He attained prominence on screen in 1966 through his lead performance in the Karel Reisz film '' Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment'', for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Warner's lanky, often haggard appearance lent itself to a variety of villainous characters as well as more sympathetic roles across a range of media, often in science fiction or fantasy titles or period dramas, including ''The Omen'', '' Time After Time'' (as Jack the Ripper), '' A Christmas Carol'' (as Bob Cratchit opposit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gibb McLaughlin
George McLoughlin (19 July 1879 – 30 June 1961), known professionally as Gibb McLaughlin, was an English film and stage actor. Early days McLaughlin was born in Sunderland, County Durham, England in 1879. For about 10 years he was a salesman in Kingston-upon-Hull where he sang in the Holy Trinity Church choir. He joined the Hull Amateur Operatic Society and played the part of Koko in The Mikado. After that he appeared with Anne Croft in concerts and they had a turn to themselves on the stage of the Palace Theatre. He performed as a comedian and monologist in music halls. In 1915, McLaughlin married Eleanor Morton, youngest daughter of William Morton, formerly manager of the Egyptian Hall, London and the Greenwich Theatre. Film work He appeared in 118 films between 1921 and 1959. He was known for The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), Oliver Twist (1948) and Hobson's Choice (1954). He had a rare leading role as the sleuth J.G. Reeder in Edgar Wallace's '' Mr Reeder in Room 13'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Old Curiosity Shop
''The Old Curiosity Shop'' is one of two novels (the other being ''Barnaby Rudge'') which Charles Dickens published along with short stories in his weekly serial ''Master Humphrey's Clock'', from 1840 to 1841. It was so popular that New York readers stormed the wharf when the ship bearing the final instalment arrived in 1841. ''The Old Curiosity Shop'' was printed in book form in 1841. The plot follows the life of Nell Trent and her grandfather, both residents of The Old Curiosity Shop in London. Queen Victoria read the novel in 1841 and found it "very interesting and cleverly written". Plot Background The events of the book seem to take place around 1825. In Chapter 29, Miss Monflathers refers to the death of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, Lord Byron, who died on 19 April 1824. When the inquest rules (incorrectly) that Quilp committed suicide, his corpse is ordered to be burial at cross-roads, buried at a crossroads with a stake through the heart, a practice banned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
