Nearest and Dearest

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.

Cast

Hylda Baker

as Nellie Pledge

Jimmy Jewel

as Eli Pledge

Edward Malin

as Walter Tattersall

Madge Hindle

as Lily Tattersall

Norman Mitchell

as Vernon Smallpiece

Pat Ashton

as Freda

John Barrett

as Joshua Pledge

Peter Madden

as Court Bailiff

Yootha Joyce

as Mrs. Rhoda Rowbottom

Norman Chappell

as Man on Bus

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