Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
Originally released in 1940. Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is a comedy film. directed by Walter Forde. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, and Graham Moffatt
Synopsis
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Walter Forde starring Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch as Oxford 'scholars'. The film is one of many to be made based on the farce Charley's Aunt. Taking inspiration from a well-known Victorian play, a modern-day prankster poses as a wealthy woman in a ploy to prevent him and his friends from being expelled from college.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arthur Askey
as Arthur Linden
Richard Murdoch
as 'Stinker' Burton
Graham Moffatt
as Albert Brown
Moore Marriott
as Jerry
J.H. Roberts
as Dean of Bowgate
Felix Aylmer
as The Proctor
Wally Patch
as The Buller
Phyllis Calvert
as Betty Forsythe
Jeanne De Casalis
as Aunt Lucy
Elliott Mason
as Dame Luckton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gainsborough Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt about?
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Walter Forde starring Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch as Oxford 'scholars'. The film is one of many to be made based on the ...
Who directed Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt?
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt was directed by Walter Forde.
How long is Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt?
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt released?
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt was released on August 31, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt?
The main cast of Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt includes Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Graham Moffatt, Moore Marriott, J.H. Roberts.