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Charlie the Innkeeper

1939Movie1 h 35 min

ComedyMusic
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A comedy movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Kalle Jeppson is the joyful owner of a rural inn, "Spången" (The Footbridge). His only problems are all the bylaws that makes it difficult to have a quiet drink and the shrew of his wife who is always nagging on him. Kalle is afraid to tell her that Karin the maid is really his daughter from the days before their marriage.

Feels like

  • Swedish Comedy
  • Rural Inn
  • Family Secrets
  • Historical Setting
  • Situational Humor
  • Domestic Disputes
  • Lighthearted
  • Charming

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Emil A. Lingheim
Written by
Edvard Persson, Theodor Berthels, Henry Richter
Music by
Nathan Görling

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Facts

November 4, 1939 · 1 h 35 min · Comedy, Music

Released
November 4, 1939
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Sweden
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Charlie the Innkeeper worth watching?"

Questions about Charlie the Innkeeper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Charlie the Innkeeper worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Charlie the Innkeeper okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Charlie the Innkeeper make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Charlie the Innkeeper?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Charlie the Innkeeper in English?

SwedishEnglish

No, it was made in Swedish, with some English.