Charley's Aunt
"The Old Girl is No Ordinary Woman- "She" Wears Skirts and Trousers Both."
Originally released in 1925. Charley's Aunt is a comedy film. directed by Scott Sidney. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Syd Chaplin, Ethel Shannon, and Lucien Littlefield
Synopsis
Charley Wyckham and Jack Chesney pressure fellow student Fancourt Babberly to pose as Charley's Brazilian Aunt Donna Lucia. Their purpose is to have a chaperone for their amorous visits with Amy and Kitty, niece and ward of crusty Stephen Spettigue. Complications begin when Fancourt, in drag, becomes the love object of old Spettigue and Sir Francis Chesney.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1925
101 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Syd Chaplin
as Sir Fancourt Babberley (Babbs)
Ethel Shannon
as Ela Delahay
Lucien Littlefield
as Brasset - The Scout
Alec B. Francis
as Mr. Delahay
Phillips Smalley
as Sir Francis Chesney
Eulalie Jensen
as Charley's Aunt
James E. Page
as Spettigue
David James
as Jack Chesney
James Harrison
as Charley Wykeham
Mary Akin
as Amy Spettigue
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Christie Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charley's Aunt about?
Charley Wyckham and Jack Chesney pressure fellow student Fancourt Babberly to pose as Charley's Brazilian Aunt Donna Lucia. Their purpose is to have a chaperone for their amorous visits with Amy an...
Who directed Charley's Aunt?
Charley's Aunt was directed by Scott Sidney.
How long is Charley's Aunt?
Charley's Aunt has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Charley's Aunt released?
Charley's Aunt was released on February 7, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charley's Aunt?
The main cast of Charley's Aunt includes Syd Chaplin, Ethel Shannon, Lucien Littlefield, Alec B. Francis, Phillips Smalley.