Whitey (1934)

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The first movie version, from the age of black & white, of Flemish (heimat-)author Ernest Claes' classical novel, titled after the nickname (Dutch 'the White', referring to a blond male) of the main character: a smart but naughty farmhand's son whose eternal mischief, pranks and disobedience drive his elders (especially teachers, family and father's grumpy employer, a rich farmer) and classmates to despair in a time when a boy's punishment was still inevitable, swift and often severe.

Director: Jan Vanderheyden
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
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Editing: Walter von Bonhorst
Production: Jan Vanderheyden-Film
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Jan Vanderheyden
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitey about?
The first movie version, from the age of black & white, of Flemish (heimat-)author Ernest Claes' classical novel, titled after the nickname (Dutch 'the White', referring to a blond male) of the main character: a smart but naughty farmhand's son whose eternal mischief, pranks and disobedience drive his elders (especially teachers, family and father's grumpy employer, a rich farmer) and classmates to despair in a time when a boy's punishment was still inevitable, swift and often severe.
Who directed Whitey?
Whitey was directed by Jan Vanderheyden.
Who stars in Whitey?
Whitey stars Jef Bruyninckx, Magda Janssens, Jef Van Leemput Sr., Jef Van Leemput Jr., Gaston Smet, Nora Oosterwijk.
How long is Whitey?
Whitey has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Whitey?
Whitey is a Comedy film.
Where was Whitey produced?
Whitey was produced in Belgium.