Charley's Aunt
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Originally released in 1941. Charley's Aunt is a comedy film. directed by Archie Mayo. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Benny, Kay Francis, and James Ellison
Synopsis
In 1890, two students at Oxford force their rascally friend and fellow student to pose as an aunt from Brazil--where the nuts come from.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Benny
as Babbs Babberley
Kay Francis
as Donna Lucia
James Ellison
as Jack Chesney
Anne Baxter
as Amy Spettigue
Edmund Gwenn
as Stephen Spettigue
Laird Cregar
as Sir Francis Chesney
Reginald Owen
as Mr. Redcliffe
Arleen Whelan
as Kitty Verdun
Richard Haydn
as Charley Wyckham
Ernest Cossart
as Brassett
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charley's Aunt about?
In 1890, two students at Oxford force their rascally friend and fellow student to pose as an aunt from Brazil--where the nuts come from.
Who directed Charley's Aunt?
Charley's Aunt was directed by Archie Mayo.
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 August 1, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charley's Aunt?
The main cast of Charley's Aunt includes Jack Benny, Kay Francis, James Ellison, Anne Baxter, Edmund Gwenn.