Sight unseen, i eagerly awaited the release of charleys aunt on disc. Find movie and film cast and crew information for charleys aunt 1915 on allmovie. Here we have a promotional short subject advertising jack bennys new film version of charleys aunt 1941. Their purpose is to have a chaperone for their amorous visits with amy and kitty, niece and ward of crusty stephen spettigue. This 1930 version is little seen but enjoyable due to the commitment of the talented charles ruggles in the crossdressing title role. The play was first performed at the theatre royal, bury st edmunds in february 1892. More unabashed hilarity with this hit from the late 19th century. This first talkie version of the evergreen brandon thomas stage farce charley s aunt stars charlie ruggles, obviously having the time of his life in the leading role. Her presence as a chaperone will allow him and his friend jack to ask their respective true loves, amy and kitty, for their hands in marriage. Tv film 1961 bbc sundaynight play donna lucia dalvadorez episode. Charleys aunt is a threeact farce that, when it premiered in 1892, was so wildly successful that it shattered theater records at the time, becoming the longestrunning play with well over a thousand performances in london, a broadway version, and an international tour it concerns two oxford students, jack and the eponymous charley, who are in love with kitty and amy, respectively. She chose to play the title role in twentieth centuryfoxs charleys aunt 1941. American one sheet from the 1930 original release of the film with charlie ruggles, june collyer. Oct 17, 2010 listen to comments from audience members and see some clips from the current suny fredonia production of the classic british farce charley s aunt.
Victorianera oxford students charley wykeham richard haydn and jack chesney james ellison recruit their wealthy playboy friend, lord fancourt babberly jack benny, to impersonate charley s. A comedic favorite to this day with colleges and high schools, the early crossdressing farce first produced in 1892 broke all theatrical records wherever it played, and has become a recognized worldwide classic through countless stage revivals. Charley s aunt on dvd 024543440642 from 20th century fox. Charley s aunt full full movie, charley s aunt full full movie streaming charley s aunt full movie engsub watch charley s aunt full english full movie online charley s aunt full film online watch. Like niagara falls, charley s aunt stands the test of time. Like niagara falls, charleys aunt stands the test of time. Things get even more silly as babbs is soon being hounded by suitors interested in the aunts considerable fortune. After a seventeenyear vacation, charleys aunt is returning to the utah shakespeare festival.
The plot is full of romantic misunderstandings all of which resolve themselves for a happy ending. This version of the popular comedy based on brandon thomass play features comedian jack benny as the lead. It was produced by former doyly carte opera companydoyly carte opera company. Hugh williams was an actor who had a successful hollywood career. Charleys aunt on dvd 024543440642 from 20th century fox. The complications of the plot include the arrival of the real aunt and the attempts of an elderly fortune hunter to woo the bogus aunt. Jul 28, 2007 sight unseen, i eagerly awaited the release of charleys aunt on disc. Charleys aunt 1941 victorianera oxford students charley wykeham richard haydn and jack chesney james ellison recruit their wealthy playboy friend, lord fancourt babberly jack benny, to. His film career is not thought of highly, but some of that is due to jacks own attitude towards his films. A student is pressured into pretending to be a classmates aunt so he can act as a false chaperone. Im charleys aunt from brazil, where the nuts come from.
The story centres on lord fancourt babberley, an undergraduate whose friends jack and charley persuade him to impersonate the latters aunt. Li chas aunt was adapted as a chinese film of the same name in 2018 the film poster also shows the english. Charleys bighearted aunt film british comedy guide. In 1890, two students at oxford force their rascally friend and fellow student to pose as an aunt from brazilwhere the nuts come from. It was the third filmed version of the stage farce of the same name by brandon thomas. Al christie this first talkie version of the evergreen.
It was an adaptation of the play charleys aunt by brandon thomas. Charleys aunt is a prime example of bennys notsofunny movies. It is a rollicking farce about undergraduates at oxford university, one of whom, jack benny, disguises himself as anothers aunt from brazil where the nuts come from. Nov 10, 2012 charleys aunt 20 september 10 november 2012. It broke all historic records for plays of any kind, with an original london run of 1,466 performances. Things get even more silly as babbs is soon being hounded by suitors interested in the aunt s considerable fortune. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Penley, a friend of thomas, who appeared in the principal role of lord. Williams began his acting career with roles in such films as charleys aunt 1930 with charles ruggles, sorrell and son 1933 and elinor norton 1934. In fact, charleys aunt has been performed across the globe for over 100 years and has always enchanted audiences.
Charleys aunt is a 1941 american historical comedy film directed by archie mayo. Charles ruggles, june collyer, doris lloyd, imdb rating. Taking inspiration from a wellknown victorian play, a modernday prankster poses as a wealthy woman in a ploy to prevent him and his friends. Perhaps the best known film version was released in 1941, directed by archie mayo and starring jack benny in the principal role. The jack benny film from the early forties is better known, but this production is just fine.
After two soso comedies, play girl and the man who lost himself, kays freelance career needed a new boost. This version of the popular comedy based on brandon thomas s play features comedian jack benny as the lead. It remained one of bennys personal favourites among his own films. A guide to charleys bighearted aunt, the 1940 film about students. I suppose like most people, i first saw charley s aunt, brandon thomas centurieslong theatrical chestnut, back in high school. Charley s aunt characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. British actor hugh williams stars in the film charleys. Charley wyckham and jack chesney pressure fellow student fancourt babberly to pose as charleys brazilian aunt donna lucia. Though updated to 1930, the film adheres to the familiar plot as set down by thomas back in 1895. A talkie film version starring charles ruggles was released in 1930 and is one of the earliest sound comedies. Since that time, charleys aunt has been revived many times, been produced as a motion picture, both silent and with sound, aired in an original television production, and even adapted into a musical. Sir francourt babbs babberly gets drafted by his old school chums charley and jack to pose as charley s aunt, a rich widow, to chaperon a meeting between the boys and their sweethearts, amy and kitty. Stemmle it starred fritz rasp, paul kemp and max gulstorff.
It marked the film debut of williams, who then returned to britain and became a major star. Two oxford buddies ask a chum charlie ruggles to pose as ones aunt and chaperon a double date. Halliwell hobbes and charles ruggles in charleys aunt 1930 charles. Fancourt must pose as the elderly aunt of his roommate charley wyckeham so that charley and his friend jack chesney will. Its high time to unleash this utterly delightful british farce, complete with improbable disguise, young lovers, and an unflappable butler. The first starred sydney chaplin in 1925 and the second released in 1930 featured charlie.
Charleys aunt characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. Charleys aunt was officially commissioned by the local hunt in bury st. This first talkie version of the evergreen brandon thomas stage farce charleys aunt stars charlie ruggles, obviously having the time of his life in the leading role. British actor hugh williams stars in the film charleys aunt.
Tristram kenton for the guardian h as anyone noticed the link between this oncefamous 1892 farce by brandon. Kay francis gets to play the best character, the real charleys. Sir francourt babbs babberly gets drafted by his old school chums charley and jack to pose as charleys aunt, a rich widow, to chaperon a meeting between the boys and their sweethearts, amy and kitty. This comedy will grace our stage for the first time in our 56year history. This was the third of many screen adaptations of charleys aunt, the beloved 19thcentury stage farce.
It was an adaptation of the play charley s aunt by brandon thomas. Matthew horne and jane asher in charleys aunt at menier chocolate factory. Charleys aunt is a farce in three acts written by brandon thomas. Charley s aunt is a famous british play which for many years was the staple offering of every english high school drama class.
Watch playhouse 90 season 1, episode 26 charleys aunt. Kay francis gets to play the best character, the real charleys aunt. Charleys aunt is a 1930 american comedy film directed by al christie and starring charles ruggles, june collyer and hugh williams. Charleys aunt is a threeact farce that, when it premiered in 1892, was so wildly successful that it shattered theater records at the time, becoming the longestrunning play with well over a thousand performances in london, a broadway version. Charleys aunt 1941 film charley s aunt directed by archie mayo starring jack benny release dates august 1, 1941 running time wikipedia. With jack benny, kay francis, james ellison, anne baxter. Arthur askey took the leading role in a 1940 british film charleys bighearted aunt that developed themes from the original play. The film isnt a comic masterwork but its a fun way to spend an hour and a half.
Charley s aunt is a 1930 american comedy film directed by al christie and starring charles ruggles, june collyer and hugh williams. A farce in three acts by playwright brandon thomas, charleys aunt was first presented in 1892 in england. Charleys aunt 1961 the complaisant lover mary rhodes tv film 1961 the pursuers vi daniel hugh kelly 916 words view diff exact match in snippet view article find links to article. Value of charleys aunt original american one sheet. Listen to comments from audience members and see some clips from the current suny fredonia production of the classic british farce charleys aunt. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Now haywards douglas morrisson theatre gets into the act with its commissioned world premiere of charleys aunt 66, a new version of brandon thomas stillpopular 1892 farce. I suppose like most people, i first saw charleys aunt, brandon thomas centurieslong theatrical chestnut, back in high school. Charleys rich aunt, donna lucia, is visiting from brazil and the timing couldnt be better. Charley s aunt is a farce in three acts written by brandon thomas. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Robert bischoff, william perlberg, brandon thomas, george seaton.
The uproarious peoplepleasing farce has been adapted to film both silent in 1915 and sound in 1930 with the most famous cinematic version starring jack benny in 1941. It was produced by former doyly carte opera company actor w. Charleys aunt 1930 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Oct 02, 2012 matthew horne and jane asher in charleys aunt at menier chocolate factory. Charleys aunt the shakespeare theatre of new jersey. Charleys aunt 1930 two oxford buddies ask a chum charlie ruggles to pose as ones aunt and chaperon a double date. Charleys aunt 1930 film charley s aunt is a 1930 american comedy film directed by al christie and starring charles ruggles, june collyer and hugh williams. Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Jack chesneys father, colonel chesney is visiting his son at oxford. His enthusiasm makes the film more than the sum of its parts.
While jack as a british college student only kinda works, jack is still a stitch. A guide to visiting charleys aunt utah shakespeare festival. He also appeared in the drama outcast lady 1934 with constance bennett. Charleys aunt is a film directed by al christie with charles ruggles, june. With charles ruggles, june collyer, doris lloyd, halliwell hobbes.
In 1934 a german version charleys aunt was released. Film casting list, boxoffice, free download movie hdposter and buy bluray dvd mm52. An oxford undergraduate student and charleys friend, jack is in love with kitty verdun. Charley wyckham and jack chesney pressure fellow student fancourt babberly to pose as charley s brazilian aunt donna lucia. Charleys aunt is a famous british play which for many years was the staple offering of every english high school drama class. British actor hugh williams 1904 1969 stars in the film charleys aunt in hollywood, directed by al christie for christie film company. He first falls for charleys aunts money, but then makes another discovery.
Jack benny playing with enthusiasm and romping merrily and crazily along the route, takes fullest advantage of laugh opportunities. Benny, predating jack lemmons work in some like it hot, is a marvel as the english earl posing as an oxford classmates aunt. But her role was a supporting one, as much of the story revolves around a young man masquerading around as. It is a rollicking farce about undergraduates at oxford university, one of whom, jack benny, disguises himself as another s aunt from brazil where the nuts come from. An oxford undergraduate student, charley is in love with amy spettigue. A recordbreaking farce by playwright brandon thomas, charleys aunt was adapted to the screen on a handful of occasions, most famously in 1941 with jack benny in the starring role. His radio show is filled with jokes about his film career. Staring arleen whelan, morton lowry, laird cregar and edmund gwenn.