Charley’s Aunt

Charley’s Aunt
a British comedy play (1892) by Brandon Thomas (1856–1914) which is still often performed, especially by amateur actors. It is about a man who pretends to be his friend’s rich aunt from Brazil. Amusing and ridiculous things happen when the real aunt arrives.

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  • Charley's Aunt — Charley’s Aunt [Charleys Aunt] a British comedy play (1892) by Brandon Thomas (1856–1914) which is still often performed, especially by ↑amateur actors. It is about a man who pretends to be his friend’s rich aunt from Brazil. Amusing and… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Charley's Aunt — W. S. Penley as the original Charley s Aunt, as drawn by Alfed Bryan Charley s Aunt is a farce in three acts written by Brandon Thomas. It broke all historic records for plays of any kind, with an original London run of 1,466 performances. The… …   Wikipedia

  • Charley's Aunt (film) — Charley s Aunt may refer to a number of film adaptations of the play Charley s Aunt by Brandon Thomas including: Charley s Aunt (1911 film), a silent Italian film Charley s Aunt (1915 film), a silent American film Charley s Aunt (1925 film), a… …   Wikipedia

  • Charley's Aunt (1956 film) — Charley s Aunt Directed by Hans Quest Based on Charley s Aunt by Brandon Thomas …   Wikipedia

  • Charley's Aunt (1963 film) — Charley s Aunt Directed by Géza von Cziffra Based on Charley s Aunt by Br …   Wikipedia

  • Charley's Aunt (1915 film) — Charley s Aunt Written by Brandon Thomas (play) Starring Oliver Hardy Release date(s) 1915 Country US …   Wikipedia

  • Charley's Aunt (1941 film) — Charley s Aunt Directed by Archie Mayo Starring Jack Benny Release date(s) August 1, 1941 Running time …   Wikipedia

  • Charley's 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.[1] It was an adaptation of the play Charlie s Aunt by Brandon Thomas. It marked the film debut of Williams, who… …   Wikipedia

  • Charley's Aunt — Char|ley s Aunt a popular ↑farce (=silly humorous play) by Brandon Thomas (1856 1914) about a man who dresses up as an old lady and pretends to be his friend s aunt …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt — Directed by Walter Forde Produced by Edward Black (producer) Written by Brandon Thomas (farce) J.O.C. Orton (screenplay) Marriott Edgar (screenplay) …   Wikipedia

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