Actor

Charley Chase

1914–present1893–1940ComedyDocumentaryRomanceWestern

Comic Visionary

Also directed 116 films ↗Also wrote 23 screenplays ↗

Similar Actors

Filmography

2025Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)2009The Parrott ChaseHimself - archival footage 2007Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent Screen(archive footage)1992Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys(archive footage)7.0 19704 Clowns(archive footage)7.2 1967The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy7.0 1963

About

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.

As Director

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1923A Tough Winter 1935Life Hesitates at 40 1939Saved by the Belle 1938Violent Is the Word for Curly 1938Flat Foot Stooges 1938Mutts to You

As Screenwriter

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1938Flat Foot Stooges 1923Jus' Passin' Through 1945Off Again, On Again 1944Open Season for Saps 1917Chased Into Love 1919Her Tender Feet

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