Whitey
Originally released in 1934. Whitey is a comedy film. directed by Jan Vanderheyden.
Starring Jef Bruyninckx, Magda Janssens, and Jef Van Leemput Sr.
Synopsis
The first movie version, from the age of black & white, of Flemish (heimat-)author Ernest Claes' classical novel, titled after the nickname (Dutch 'the White', referring to a blond male) of the main character: a smart but naughty farmhand's son whose eternal mischief, pranks and disobedience drive his elders (especially teachers, family and father's grumpy employer, a rich farmer) and classmates to despair in a time when a boy's punishment was still inevitable, swift and often severe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Belgium
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Jan Vanderheyden-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitey about?
The first movie version, from the age of black & white, of Flemish (heimat-)author Ernest Claes' classical novel, titled after the nickname (Dutch 'the White', referring to a blond male) of the mai...
Who directed Whitey?
Whitey was directed by Jan Vanderheyden.
How long is Whitey?
Whitey has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Whitey released?
Whitey was released on June 26, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whitey?
The main cast of Whitey includes Jef Bruyninckx, Magda Janssens, Jef Van Leemput Sr., Jef Van Leemput Jr., Gaston Smet.