Champagne Charlie
“IF IT'S FUN YOU'RE AFTER SEE-Michael Balcon's cavalcade of the old time music-halls CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE”
Synopsis
A man from the countryside becomes London’s newest music hall sensation, and competes with a rival music hall performer for the audience’s attention.
Top Cast
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Tommy Trinder
Champagne Charlie
Stanley Holloway
The Great Vance
Betty Warren
Bessie Bellwood
Jean Kent
Dolly Bellwood
Austin Trevor
The Duke
Robert Wyndham
Duckworth (Chairman of the Mogador)
Harry Fowler
'Orace
Drusilla Wills
Bessie's Dresser
Joan Carol
Cora (Mogador Barmaid)
Bill Shine
Mogador Stage Manager
Guy Middleton
Tipsy Swell
Frederick Piper
Learoyd
Andreas Malandrinos
Gatti
Paul Bonifas
Targetino
Peter De Greeff
Lord Petersfield
Norman Pierce
Landlord of Elephant & Castle
Eddie Phillips
Tom Sayers
Leslie Clarke
Fred Saunders (Leybourne's Brother)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- Screenplay & Story
- Austin Melford, John Dighton, Angus MacPhail
- Original Title
- Champagne Charlie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Cavalcanti
Austin Melford, John Dighton, Angus MacPhail
Charles Hasse
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Cavalcanti
Director
Charles Hasse
Editor
Austin Melford
Screenplay
John Dighton
Screenplay
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
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 Champagne Charlie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Champagne Charlie about?
A man from the countryside becomes London’s newest music hall sensation, and competes with a rival music hall performer for the audience’s attention.
Who directed Champagne Charlie?
Champagne Charlie was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
Who stars in Champagne Charlie?
The principal cast of Champagne Charlie includes Tommy Trinder, Stanley Holloway, Betty Warren, Jean Kent, Austin Trevor.
When was Champagne Charlie released and how long is it?
Champagne Charlie was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Champagne Charlie?
Champagne Charlie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).