Charley Wyckham and Jack Chesney pressure fellow student Fancourt Babberly to pose as Charley's Brazilian Aunt Donna Lucia. Their purpose is to have a chaperone for their amorous visits with Amy and Kitty, niece and ward of crusty Stephen Spettigue.
Alright, so if you’re into the old Hollywood stuff, like, *really* old, then Charley's Aunt might be a nice little watch for a lazy afternoon. It’s definitely for folks who appreciate a bit of historical charm and don’t mind a stage play feeling its way onto the big screen. If modern, fast-paced comedy is your jam, you...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Alright, so if you’re into the old Hollywood stuff, like, *really* old, then Charley's Aunt might be a nice little watch for a lazy afternoon. It’s definitely for folks who appreciate a bit of historical charm and don’t mind a stage play feeling its way onto the big screen. If modern, fast-paced comedy is your jam, you'll probably find this a bit too quaint, maybe even a slog. But for a certain type of viewer? There’s a sweet, goofy heart to it. The whole thing hinges on Fancourt Babberly, play..."
Doris Lloyd
Brandon Thomas, F. McGrew Willis
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