Acting
Charley Chase
Born October 19, 1893 Died June 20, 1940 Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography
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Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)
2025·Western
7.0
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992·Documentary
7.2
4 Clowns
1970
7.0
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
1967·Comedy
5.3
30 Years of Fun
1963·Comedy
6.0
Days of Thrills and Laughter
1961·Documentary
6.5
When Comedy Was King
1960·Drama
7.1
The Golden Age of Comedy
1957·Documentary
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Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)
1942·Documentary
9.0
His Bridal Fright
1940·Comedy
7.0
South of the Boudoir
1940·Comedy
7.0
The Heckler
1940·Comedy
7.0
The Awful Goof
1939·Comedy
8.0
Teacher's Pest
1939·Comedy
8.0
Skinny the Moocher
1939·Comedy
7.0
Rattling Romeo
1939·Comedy
8.0
The Chump Takes a Bump
1939·Comedy
8.0
The Sap Takes a Wrap
1939·Comedy
8.0
Pie a la Maid
1938·Comedy
8.0
A Nag in the Bag
1938·Comedy
10.0
The Nightshirt Bandit
1938·Comedy
6.5
Many Sappy Returns
1938·Comedy
7.0
The Mind Needer
1938·Comedy
4.2
Time Out for Trouble
1938·Comedy