
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
June 11, 1981•1h 36m•★ 5.5
DramaHistoryTV Movie
A "Classics Illustrated" account of pioneer female journalist Nellie Bly, who became a legend through her exposes of corruption and inhumane conditions in New York of the 1880s in "The New York World."
Director
Henning SchellerupWriters
Cast

Linda Purl
Nellie Bly

Gene Barry
John Cockerill

Ray Buktenica
Kenny Thompson / Narrator

J.D. Cannon
Boss James J. Palmer

John Randolph
Joseph Pulitzer
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Paul Sylvan
Johnny Neesen

Cliff Osmond
Stanfil

Betsy Slade
Rose Woods

Elayne Heilveil
Angela Harris

Fran Ryan
Mrs. Roman

Milton Selzer
Dr. Woodville

Peggy Stewart
Mrs. Long
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Betty Barry
Grace Palmer
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Michael Ruud
Horrigan
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Katherine Klekas
Miss Levy
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Bedana Hurwitz
Hilda
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Jay Bernard
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Alan Nash

Oscar Rowland

Craig Clyde