Movie

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt

★ 5.6(7)19401h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Walter Forde
Release date: 1940-08-31
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Gainsborough Pictures

About Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is a 1940 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Walter Forde, starring Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch and Graham Moffatt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Arthur Askey

Arthur Linden

Richard Murdoch

'Stinker' Burton

Graham Moffatt

Albert Brown

Moore Marriott

Jerry

J.H. Roberts

Dean of Bowgate

Felix Aylmer

The Proctor

Wally Patch

The Buller

Phyllis Calvert

Betty Forsythe

Jeanne De Casalis

Aunt Lucy

Elliott Mason

Dame Luckton

Donald Calthrop

Guide

Anthony Dawson

Student

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt in United Kingdom?+

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt on Netflix?+

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

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

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

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

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt stars Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Graham Moffatt, Moore Marriott and J.H. Roberts.

When did Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt come out?+

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is a 1940 movie directed by Walter Forde.

What genre is Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt?+

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is Comedy film.

Who directed Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt?+

Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt was directed by Walter Forde.