Whitey (1934)
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
Release Date: June 26, 1934
Cast
- Jef Bruyninckx - De witte
- Magda Janssens - Moeder
- Jef Van Leemput Sr. - Vader
- Jef Van Leemput Jr. - Mulder
- Gaston Smet - Niske
- Nora Oosterwijk - Treske
- Nand Buyl - Makker (I)
- Willem Benoy - Hoofdonderwijzer
- Remy Angenot - Mijnheer Boon
- Willem Cauwenberg - Onderwijzer
Screenplay
- Ernest Claes (Story)
- Edith Kiel
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.