Charley Chase

Charley Chase

October 19, 1893

Charles Joseph Parrott (October 20, 1893 – June 20, 1940), known professionally as Charley Chase, was an American comedian, actor, screenwriter and film director best known for his work in Hal Roach short film comedies. Born Charles Joseph Parrott in Baltimore, Maryland, Charley Chase began perform…

Known For

6 titles
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Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert

1933 · 1h 8m · Movie

When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.

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Tillie's Punctured Romance

Tillie's Punctured Romance

1914 · 1h 22m · Movie

A con man from the city dupes a wealthy country girl into marriage.

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The Knockout

The Knockout

1914 · 27m · Movie

To show his girl how brave he is Fatty challenges the champion to a fight. Charlie referees, trying to avoid contact with the two monsters.

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Dough and Dynamite

Dough and Dynamite

1914 · 33m · Movie

Charlie and another waiter must become bakers when the regular bakers go out on strike. The strikers put dynamite in a piece of bread which is delivered to the cake counter. It winds up in the oven and explodes.

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Mabel at the Wheel

Mabel at the Wheel

1914 · 23m · Movie

Charlie, competing with his rival's race car, offers Mabel a ride on his motorcycle but drops her in a puddle. He next joins some dubious characters in abduction of his rival just before the race for the Vanderbilt Cup. With her b...

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The Golden Age of Comedy

The Golden Age of Comedy

1957 · 1h 19m · Movie

A compilation of scenes featuring some of the best-known comics from the silent era in their best films.

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