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Charley Chase

2 films

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 performing in vaudeville as a teenager and started his career in films by working in film in 1912.

Where to Start with Charley Chase

Charley Chase appears in 2 films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Sons of the Desert, When Comedy Was King, a strong place to start exploring Charley Chase's work.

Sons of the Desert 73

Sons of the Desert

1933
When Comedy Was King 68

When Comedy Was King

1960

Charley Chase: Films 2

Sons of the Desert 73

Sons of the Desert

1933
When Comedy Was King 68

When Comedy Was King

1960

Frequent Collaborators

William A. Seiter William A. Seiter 1 film together Stan Laurel Stan Laurel 1 film together Oliver Hardy Oliver Hardy 1 film together Mae Busch Mae Busch 1 film together Lucien Littlefield Lucien Littlefield 1 film together R Robert Youngson 1 film together