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Charley's Aunt 1959

Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Director
Poul Bang
Network
Saga Studio
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 ComedyFamily Released
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What is Charley's Aunt?

Charley's Aunt is a comedy and family film listed with a release date of 10/12/1959 in Denmark, with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. The plot follows newly graduated law students Charles and Peter as they seek a chaperone to help them woo girls in the country, leading their fellow student Ditlev to impersonate Charles's wealthy aunt from Brazil.

Type
Film
Year
1959
Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Release date
Oct 12, 1959
Studios
Saga Studio
Genres
Comedy, Family
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
Episode runtime
~101 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Saga Studio

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Charley's Aunt is a comedy and family film listed with a release date of 10/12/1959 in Denmark, with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. The plot follows newly graduated law students Charles and Peter as they seek a chaperone to help them woo girls in the country, leading their fellow student Ditlev to impersonate Charles's wealthy aunt from Brazil.

The narrative relies on farce and theatricality as Ditlev takes his acting role very seriously, only for chaos to ensue when the genuine aunt arrives. The film falls under the comedy and family genres and provides a lighthearted look at elaborate deception and social mix-ups.

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Should you watch it?

“Two graduates need a chaperone to woo local girls, leading a fellow student to disguise himself.”

Reasons to watch
  • Charles and Peter pass their law degree and plan to woo girls in the country.
  • A fellow student named Ditlev uses his acting talent to take the aunt role very seriously.
  • Complications arise when Charles's real aunt unexpectedly turns up.
Keep in mind
  • Complications multiply once the real aunt appears, which may stretch credibility for some viewers.

Watch it if you enjoy classic mistaken identity comedies involving elaborate student ruses.

The tone is comedic and family-oriented, with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.

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Is Charley's Aunt (1959) worth watching?

Viewers who enjoy classic comedy and theatrical mix-ups involving student disguises may find it entertaining.

What is the binge duration for Charley's Aunt (1959)?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What are the essential episodes of Charley's Aunt (1959)?

Charley's Aunt is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

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