Charley's Aunt

Charley's Aunt

1956 · 90 min · ★ 6.1 · Comedy

Otto Dernburg is forced by circumstances to dress up as a middle-aged woman.

Directed by Hans Quest · Written by Gustav Kampendonk

Your Rating

Where to Watch

Rent or Buy

Amazon VideoApple TV Storemaxdome Store

Cast

Make it a double feature

3h 1m together

Both from Hans Quest.

More from Hans QuestSee all →

Polizeiinspektion 1Polizeiinspektion 1 · 1977
Polizeiinspektion 1
★ 10.01977
SeriesCrime
Polizeiinspektion 1 is a German television series.
Graf LucknerGraf Luckner · 1971
Graf Luckner
★ 10.01971
SeriesAction & AdventureFamily
Between the first and second World Wars, we portray glorified and renown naval sea officer Felix Graf von Lucker and his fictitious ship Niobe, which is the 1887 built Amphitrite from Southampton. Von Luckner is famous for his tactical genius in the first World War, especially sinking 14 enemy ships and only losing one crewman, whilst always seeking a peaceful outcome - making him the ideal seaman.
Weißblaue GeschichtenWeißblaue Geschichten · 1984
Weißblaue Geschichten
★ 9.51984
SeriesFamily
The Life of Surgeon SauerbruchThe Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch · 1954
The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch
★ 9.01954
MovieDramaHistory
Young Olga Ahrendt almost succeeded in attempting suicide. She had thrown herself in front of a tram out of desperation about her miserable life, a desperation she shared with many in the post-war period. Fortunately, Privy Councillor Sauerbruch is at the scene of the incident, ordering her to be admitted to his clinic after a brief examination. Sauerbruch works both as a university lecturer and as a surgeon, a famous doctor who not only helps his patients physically but also gives them spiritual comfort. After he has taken Olga Ahrendt to his hospital, he discovers during an examination that her suicide attempt is due to a serious physical illness. He intensively takes care of her without forgetting about his other patients, to whom he can give a new will to live, even if only through a small story. And he will also treat Olga Ahrendt successfully...
Marie Ward - Zwischen Galgen und GlorieMarie Ward - Zwischen Galgen und Glorie · 1985
Marie Ward - Zwischen Galgen und Glorie
★ 9.01985
MovieDrama
The story of Marie Ward, a religious woman from a devout, aristocratic Yorkshire Catholic family who lived between 1585 and 1645 and moved to St. Omer in Walloon France, where she joined the Order of St. Clare, later returning to England to found her own order and devote her life to helping others.
Ein Heim für TiereEin Heim für Tiere · 1985
Ein Heim für Tiere
★ 9.01985
SeriesFamily
Ein Heim für Tiere is a German television series.
Es ist soweitEs ist soweit · 1960
Es ist soweit
★ 9.01960
SeriesCrime
Janet Freeman, the daughter of the English nuclear researcher Clive and his wife Lucy, is kidnapped.
Die SchlüsselDie Schlüssel · 1965
Die Schlüssel
★ 9.01965
SeriesCrime
The London fashion photographer Eric Martin expects his brother Philip Martin to return from Germany after a longer period of military service. When he arrives, Philip Martin reports an accident in Hamburg. He should bring items from the victim's wife to Dublin. However, Philip Martin behaves strangely, so that Eric Martin doubts the story. In fact, his brother travels to the Royal Falkon Hotel in Maidenhead and rents a room there.
Der Mann, der keinen Mord begingDer Mann, der keinen Mord beging · 1968
Der Mann, der keinen Mord beging
★ 9.01968
SeriesCrime
The NecktieThe Necktie · 1962
The Necktie
★ 8.11962
SeriesCrime
A Scotland Yard inspector investigates the murder of a young model strangled with a necktie, uncovering a complex jewel heist ring in the process.
The Angry Young MenThe Angry Young Men · 1960
The Angry Young Men
★ 8.01960
MovieDrama
Das Mädchen ohne PyjamaDas Mädchen ohne Pyjama · 1957
Das Mädchen ohne Pyjama
★ 8.01957
MovieComedy
Comedy about romantic entanglements.
The CommissionerThe Commissioner · 1969
The Commissioner
★ 8.01969
SeriesDramaCrime
Der Kommissar is a German television series about a group of detectives of the Munich homicide squad. All 97 episodes, which were shot in black-and-white and first broadcast between 1969 and 1976, were written by Herbert Reinecker and starred Erik Ode as Kommissar Herbert Keller. Keller's assistants were Walter Grabert, Robert Heines, and Harry Klein who, in 1974, was replaced by his younger brother Erwin Klein.
Pater BrownPater Brown · 1966
Pater Brown
★ 8.01966
SeriesCrime
Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a GeniusFriedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius · 1940
Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius
★ 7.81940
MovieDrama
The young Schiller, whose heart and soul are writing and poetry, is forced into the military academy (the pride and joy of the Duke of Württemberg). Schiller is disgusted by the everyday routine of the military, always back and forth between breeding and drills. Conversation, conflict or even critique are discouraged – the oppression insufferable for the young rebel. Disgusted by the brutality, he writes his drama "The Bandit", which he would later publish anonymously. But following a frank conversation with the Duke, Schiller is dishonored and must leave the land.
Wenn Ludwig ins Manöver ziehtWenn Ludwig ins Manöver zieht · 1967
Wenn Ludwig ins Manöver zieht
★ 7.51967
MovieComedy

More Like This

BogusBogus · 1996
Bogus
★ 5.81996
MovieFantasyComedy
Recently orphaned, a young boy is taken in by his godmother who is shocked to realize that she can see the boy's imaginary friend: a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus.
Billy ElliotBilly Elliot · 2000
Billy Elliot
★ 7.62000
MovieDramaComedy
County Durham, England, 1984. The miners' strike has started and the police have started coming up from Bethnal Green, starting a class war with the lower classes suffering. Caught in the middle of the conflict is 11-year old Billy Elliot, who, after leaving his boxing club for the day, stumbles upon a ballet class and finds out that he's naturally talented. He practices with his teacher Mrs. Wilkinson for an upcoming audition in Newcastle-upon Tyne for the royal Ballet school in London.
Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot · 1959
Some Like It Hot
★ 8.11959
MovieComedyRomance
In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.
Bringing Up BabyBringing Up Baby · 1938
Bringing Up Baby
★ 7.51938
MovieComedyRomance
David Huxley is waiting to get a bone he needs for his museum collection. Through a series of strange circumstances, he meets Susan Vance, and the duo have a series of misadventures which include a leopard called Baby.
Our HospitalityOur Hospitality · 1923
Our Hospitality
★ 7.51923
MovieComedyRomance
A young man falls for a young woman on his trip home; unbeknownst to him, her family has vowed to kill every member of his family.
Shakespeare in LoveShakespeare in Love · 1998
Shakespeare in Love
★ 6.81998
MovieRomanceHistory
Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
Carry On Screaming!Carry On Screaming! · 1966
Carry On Screaming!
★ 6.51966
MovieComedyHorror
The sinister Dr. Watt has an evil scheme going—he's kidnapping beautiful young women and turning them into mannequins to sell to local stores. Fortunately for him, Detective Sergeant Bung is on the case, and he doesn't have a clue!
Sorority BoysSorority Boys · 2002
Sorority Boys
★ 5.82002
MovieComedy
After being falsely accused of stealing the budget for their annual cocktail cruise, three very different fraternity brothers are kicked out of their dorm. In order to clear their name and to secure their future careers, the three dress up in drag and pledge the sorority next door where they learn a few valuable - and hilarious - lessons about themselves and the female species.
I Can Do Bad All By MyselfI Can Do Bad All By Myself · 2009
I Can Do Bad All By Myself
★ 6.32009
MovieDramaComedy
When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.
Just One of the GuysJust One of the Guys · 1985
Just One of the Guys
★ 6.41985
MovieComedyRomance
When Terry Griffith loses her high school's writing competition, she's convinced that it's because she's a girl. So Terry decides to change high schools and pose as a boy to prove her point. Her brother, Buddy, helps her pass as a guy so well that she is soon making friends with the boys at school, including the attractive Rick, who becomes her new best friend. But her gender-swapping makes things difficult when she falls in love with him.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter