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.

Released June 26, 1934 100 min None+

Genres: Comedy

Keywords: imdb.mischief, imdb.based-on-novel, imdb.mill, imdb.washing, imdb.clogs, imdb.men-dancing-together, imdb.boy + 10 more, imdb.school, imdb.teacher, imdb.classroom, imdb.pub, imdb.swimming, imdb.singing, imdb.dancing, imdb.farming, imdb.harvest, imdb.bicycle