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Nearest and Dearest

7.119721h 23mUMovieComedy

When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete opposites and Eli wants out, but since he can't leave until Nellie is married, he sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.

DirectorJohn Robins
WritersRoy Bottomley·Tom Brennand
ProducerMichael Carreras

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Cast · Directed by John Robins

HBHylda Baker
Hylda Baker
Nellie Pledge
JJJimmy Jewel
Jimmy Jewel
Eli Pledge
EMEdward Malin
Edward Malin
Walter Tattersall
MHMadge Hindle
Madge Hindle
Lily Tattersall
NMNorman Mitchell
Norman Mitchell
Vernon Smallpiece
PAPat Ashton
Pat Ashton
Freda
JBJohn Barrett
John Barrett
Joshua Pledge
PMPeter Madden
Peter Madden
Court Bailiff
YJYootha Joyce
Yootha Joyce
Mrs. Rhoda Rowbottom
NC
Norman Chappell
Man on Bus
BPBert Palmer
Bert Palmer
Bert Henshaw
CC
Carmel Cryan
Club Hostess

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