Charley's Aunt 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Hans Quest
- Network
- Imperial-Filmproduktion
What is Charley's Aunt?
Charley's Aunt is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 19, 1956
- Studios
- Imperial-Filmproduktion
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Imperial-Filmproduktion
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Charley's Aunt is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Imperial-Filmproduktion. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A reluctant man dons a lady’s disguise, sparking chaotic comedy.”
- Heinz Rühmann leads the cast with charm
- Shows classic 1950s West German comedic style
- Adaptation of the well‑known Charley's Aunt play
- Period humor may feel dated to contemporary viewers
- Runtime is a concise 90 minutes
Watch it if you enjoy vintage European comedies with gender‑swap hijinks.
The humor is mild and suitable for general audiences.
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What is the film about?
Otto Dernburg is compelled to dress as a middle‑aged woman, leading to comedic situations.
Who directed Charley's Aunt (1956)?
The film was directed by Hans Quest.
Which actors star in the movie?
Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, and Claus Biederstaedt headline the cast.
What source material does the film adapt?
It is based on the 1892 British stage farce Charley's Aunt by Brandon Thomas.
When was the film released?
It premiered in West Germany on 19 January 1956.
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