Good Time Charley

Good Time Charley

Haunting Heart Story of an Old-Time Actor -- His Dancing Daughter -- His Enemy -- His Pal -- and a World of Other Folks!

NR 1927 · 70 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Song-and-dance man Charles Edward Keene (Good Time Charley) is bereft when his wife, Elaine, dies as a result of a fall incurred trying to evade the advances of Hartwell, her manager. Years later, his daughter, Rosita, becomes an overnight sensation as a result of her cafe act under Hartwell's management, and Charley is given a bit part in the show at her request.

Directed by Michael Curtiz · Written by Anthony Coldeway

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Warner Oland Good Time Charley Keene
Helene Costello Rosita Keene - Daughter
Clyde Cook Bill Collins
Montagu Love John Hartwell
Hugh Allan John Hartwell Jr
Julanne Johnston Elaine Keene - Mother

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