Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
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.
Top Cast
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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
Peggy Evans
Girl
Roddy Hughes
Butler
Mike Johnson
Cabby
Laurence Kitchin
Reginald Ingleby Cox
Stuart Latham
Student
Derrick Penley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Forde
- Original Title
- Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Forde
R. E. Dearing
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Edward Black
Producer
Walter Forde
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt 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 directed Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt?
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt was directed by Walter Forde.
Who stars in Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt?
The principal cast of Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt includes Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Graham Moffatt, Moore Marriott, J.H. Roberts.
When was Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt released and how long is it?
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.