
Good Time Charley
“Haunting Heart Story of an Old-Time Actor -- His Dancing Daughter -- His Enemy -- His Pal -- and a World of Other Folks!”
Synopsis
Song-and-dance man Charles Edward Keene (Good Time Charley) is bereft when his wife, Elaine, dies as a result of a fall incurred trying to evade the advances of Hartwell, her manager. Years later, his daughter, Rosita, becomes an overnight sensation as a result of her cafe act under Hartwell's management, and Charley is given a bit part in the show at her request.
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November 5, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coldeway, Owen Francis
- Original Title
- Good Time Charley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Anthony Coldeway, Owen Francis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Anthony Coldeway
Writer
Owen Francis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Time Charley
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What is Good Time Charley about?
Song-and-dance man Charles Edward Keene (Good Time Charley) is bereft when his wife, Elaine, dies as a result of a fall incurred trying to evade the advances of Hartwell, her manager. Years later, his daughter, Rosita, becomes an overnight sensation as a result of her cafe act under Hartwell's management, and Charley is given a bit part in the show at her request.
Who directed Good Time Charley?
Good Time Charley was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Good Time Charley?
The principal cast of Good Time Charley includes Warner Oland, Helene Costello, Clyde Cook, Montagu Love, Hugh Allan.
When was Good Time Charley released and how long is it?
Good Time Charley was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Good Time Charley?
Good Time Charley holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
