The Adventures of Nellie Bly (1981)

5.5/10 96 min Drama History TV Movie

Overview

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."

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

Cliff Osmond

Stanfil

Betsy Slade

Rose Woods

Elayne Heilveil

Angela Harris

Fran Ryan

Mrs. Roman

Milton Selzer

Dr. Woodville

Peggy Stewart

Mrs. Long

Oscar Rowland

Craig Clyde

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