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Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt

19401h 15mWalter Forde
IMDb 5.8

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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.

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What is Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt (1940) 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 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.

Who stars in Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt?

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt stars Arthur Askey (Arthur Linden), Richard Murdoch ('Stinker' Burton), Graham Moffatt (Albert Brown), Moore Marriott (Jerry), J.H. Roberts (Dean of Bowgate). The film was directed by Walter Forde.

How long is Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt?

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940.

Is Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt worth watching?

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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