Charley Chase

Charley Chase

1893-10-19 Baltimore, Maryland, USA 415 Credits

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.

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Laurel & Hardy: Year One

Laurel & Hardy: Year One

2023

10.0
Acting

Laurel & Hardy: Year One, The Newly Restored 1927 Silents, as proudly presented by Flicker Alley and Blackhawk Films®, offers fans new and old the rar...

Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent Screen

2007

as (archive footage)

Acting

A documentary about some of the comedians of the silent era featuring clips from their films and biographical information.

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

1992

as (archive footage)

6.7
Acting

Modern comedians share their thoughts about Laurel and Hardy. Also includes archival footage of contemporary comedians. Hosted by Dom DeLuise.

The Three Stooges Follies

The Three Stooges Follies

1974

Director

Directing

Released to theaters in 1974, this collection of vintage Columbia short subjects included: "Yes, We Have No Bonanza" with The Three Stooges; "Violent ...

4 Clowns

4 Clowns

1970

as (archive footage)

7.5
Acting

Robert Youngson once again compiles scenes from the golden age of comedy's silent film era. Laurel and Hardy are shown battling a gum machine, and Har...

The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy

The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy

1967

6.0
Acting

Film historian Robert Youngson presents a feature-length anthology of rarely seen silent films by comedy legends Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Along w...

30 Years of Fun

30 Years of Fun

1963

as (archive footage)

3.0
Acting

Three decades of fun packed into one convenient package with this compilation of classic black-and-white comedy clips featuring Charlie Chaplin, Buste...

Days of Thrills and Laughter

Days of Thrills and Laughter

1961

as Self (archive footage)

5.5
Acting

An appreciative, uncritical look at silent film comedies and thrillers from early in the century through the 1920s.

When Comedy Was King

When Comedy Was King

1960

as edited from 'Movie Night' (archive footage)

6.7
Acting

A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Fatty Arbuckle, Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Charley Chase, and Laurel and Hardy.

The Golden Age of Comedy

The Golden Age of Comedy

1957

as archive footage

6.9
Acting

A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Will Rogers, Laurel and Hardy, and the Keystone Cops.

Off Again, On Again

Off Again, On Again

1945

Story

5.0
Writing

Good samaritan Shemp rescues a girl from an accident, and a newspaper photographer snaps a picture of her thanking Shemp. The paper mixes up the capti...

Open Season for Saps

Open Season for Saps

1944

Story

7.0
Writing

After his wife complains about the number of nights Woodcock (Shemp Howard) spends at the Hoot Owl Lodge, he takes her on a belated honeymoon. The fir...

Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)

Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)

1942

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

The edition of Screen Snapshots celebrates 25 years of production. It looks at the content of edition #1, then a tribute to movie people who have died...

His Bridal Fright

His Bridal Fright

1940

as Charley

Acting

Charley writes to girls all over the world in order to get foreign postage stamps for his collection--but winds up with a passel of girls who think he...

South of the Boudoir

South of the Boudoir

1940

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley, over his wife's objections, has invited his boss over for dinner. Mrs. Chase walks out, and Charley hires a waitress to pose as his wife. Mea...

The Heckler

The Heckler

1940

as Noisy

5.0
Acting

An obnoxious heckler at a baseball game infuriates everybody.

The Awful Goof

The Awful Goof

1939

as Charley

Acting

A girl keeps meeting Charley the wrong moments, including losing her dress in his car, and later he finds himself in her apartment. Her jealous boxer-...

Teacher's Pest

Teacher's Pest

1939

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley arrives in a backward mountain town to be the new schoolteacher and receives a hostile welcome.

Static in the Attic

1939

Director

Directing

Walter gets a ham radio for his birthday.

Skinny the Moocher

Skinny the Moocher

1939

as Charley Chase

Acting

Deep in debt, Charley must marry a wealthy society girl, and attends an afternoon party to announce the engagement. Trouble is, he's menaced by two th...

Rattling Romeo

Rattling Romeo

1939

as Charley

Acting

Charley buys a wreck of an automobile that's been made to appear new by a disreputable used car dealer, but he soon realizes it's literally falling ap...

Saved by the Belle

Saved by the Belle

1939

Associate Producer, Director

5.1
Producing Directing

The stooges are traveling salesmen stranded in Valeska, a tropical country prone to earthquakes. Having no luck selling fur coats to the natives they ...

The Chump Takes a Bump

The Chump Takes a Bump

1939

as Charley Chase

Acting

At a nightclub, Charley fails to recognize his newly blonde wife.

Boom Goes the Groom

1939

Director

Directing

Just as he's about to be the wed, Andy learns that his gold mine is worth a fortune.

The Sap Takes a Wrap

The Sap Takes a Wrap

1939

as Charley

Acting

Charley gives his girlfriend a mink coat he was supposed to be guarding for three showgirls; when the ladies want their coat back, Charley goes to gre...

The Sap Takes a Wrap

The Sap Takes a Wrap

1939

Screenplay

Writing

Charley gives his girlfriend a mink coat he was supposed to be guarding for three showgirls; when the ladies want their coat back, Charley goes to gre...

Mutiny on the Body

1939

Director

Directing

Two harried businessmen, owners of a corset company, decide to go to a sanitarium for some rest and relaxation.

Pie a la Maid

Pie a la Maid

1938

as Charley

Acting

Charley falls for a waitress who mistakes him for a gangster.

Pie a la Maid

Pie a la Maid

1938

Screenplay

Writing

Charley falls for a waitress who mistakes him for a gangster.

Flat Foot Stooges

Flat Foot Stooges

1938

Writer, Director, Associate Producer

6.0
Writing Directing Producing

The stooges are firemen at a station that still uses horses to pull the engines. A salesman who wants to sell the chief some modern equipment plants g...

A Nag in the Bag

A Nag in the Bag

1938

as Racetrack Announcer (voice)

Acting

Two guys who own a restaurant get word of a sure thing at the races and bet all their money on that horse; unfortunately, they bet on the wrong horse.

A Nag in the Bag

A Nag in the Bag

1938

Director

Directing

Two guys who own a restaurant get word of a sure thing at the races and bet all their money on that horse; unfortunately, they bet on the wrong horse.

The Nightshirt Bandit

The Nightshirt Bandit

1938

as Professor Chase

Acting

A criminology professor sets out to find the "sleepwalking bandit", but when he finally catches up with the somnambulistic thief, it's not quite who h...

Mutts to You

Mutts to You

1938

Director, Associate Producer

6.5
Directing Producing

The stooges, professional dog washers, find a baby on a doorstep and, thinking it to be abandoned, take it home. When they read in the paper the baby ...

Many Sappy Returns

Many Sappy Returns

1938

as Charley Chase

4.8
Acting

Charley mistakes a lunatic as the father of the girl he's interested in.

Many Sappy Returns

Many Sappy Returns

1938

Story, Screenplay

4.8
Writing

Charley mistakes a lunatic as the father of the girl he's interested in.

Violent Is the Word for Curly

Violent Is the Word for Curly

1938

Associate Producer, Director

6.9
Producing Directing

The stooges are left in charge of a gas station and manage to blow up the car of their first customers, three famous European professors. The stooges ...

Halfway to Hollywood

1938

Director

Directing

Johnny writes a screenplay, then gets Tom and his wife to star with him in his amateur production. Their production is about their boss, who walks in ...

Ankles Away

1938

Director

Directing

Andy is duped into thinking his bride-to-be has a wooden leg.

The Mind Needer

The Mind Needer

1938

as Charley Chase

4.0
Acting

A Charley Chase short, produced at Columbia. Charley is alarmingly forgetful, and this is his wedding anniversary. Will he give his wife a present a...

Tassels in the Air

Tassels in the Air

1938

Director, Associate Producer

6.5
Directing Producing

The stooges are janitors in an office building. They stencil the wrong names on all the offices, causing a rich lady to mistakes Moe for famous decora...

Time Out for Trouble

Time Out for Trouble

1938

as Charley

3.0
Acting

Charley Chase is engaged to be married and while in a department store, shopping for his fiancée, saves a woman from being hit on the head by a heavy ...

The Old Raid Mule

1938

Director

Directing

Andy feuds with his hillbilly neighbor.

Termites of 1938

Termites of 1938

1938

Associate Producer

6.3
Producing

The stooges are pest exterminators, mistakenly hired by a rich lady looking for an escort to a fancy society party. The stooges wreck the fancy mansio...

Man Bites Lovebug

Man Bites Lovebug

1937

as Charles Clayfoot Chase

5.0
Acting

To test his wife, Charley's friend puts him up to making a play for her, but she's on to it and pretends she's fallen for him, infuriating the friend....

Man Bites Lovebug

Man Bites Lovebug

1937

Associate Producer

5.0
Producing

To test his wife, Charley's friend puts him up to making a play for her, but she's on to it and pretends she's fallen for him, infuriating the friend....

Oh, What a Knight!

Oh, What a Knight!

1937

Director

Directing

A barber is mistaken for a rich society woman's new servant.

Gracie at the Bat

Gracie at the Bat

1937

Associate Producer

Producing

Andy manages an all-girl softball team.

The Big Squirt

The Big Squirt

1937

as Charley Chase

3.0
Acting

Soda jerk reads mystery stories, fancies himself a master detective.

Calling All Doctors

Calling All Doctors

1937

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley is a hypochondriac who is driving his family, his friends and his doctor crazy.

The Wrong Miss Wright

The Wrong Miss Wright

1937

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley tries to get out of an arranged marriage so he can marry another girl. What he doesn't realize is that they are one and same girl.

From Bad to Worse

From Bad to Worse

1937

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley's honeymoon is upset by a woman and her jealous husband.

The Grand Hooter

The Grand Hooter

1937

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley's wife accuses him of preferring his Hoot Owl Lodge over her.

Hollywood Party

Hollywood Party

1937

as Charley Chan Chase, Co-Host

6.3
Acting

Elissa Landi and Charley Chase host an East Asian themed garden tea party in Hollywood. After introducing a few Hollywood luminaries who are attending...

Kelly the Second

Kelly the Second

1936

as Dr. J. Willoughby Klum

6.0
Acting

A feisty Irish woman turns a truck driver into a championship boxer.

On the Wrong Trek

On the Wrong Trek

1936

as Charley Chase

5.8
Acting

Charlie tells his co-workers about his event-filled vacation to California, including his run in with two vagabond hitchhikers.

On the Wrong Trek

On the Wrong Trek

1936

Director

5.8
Directing

Charlie tells his co-workers about his event-filled vacation to California, including his run in with two vagabond hitchhikers.

Vamp Till Ready

Vamp Till Ready

1936

as Charley

Acting

Charley's somewhat prudish wife pretends to be a party girl.

Vamp Till Ready

Vamp Till Ready

1936

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

Charley's somewhat prudish wife pretends to be a party girl.

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House

1936

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley, his wife Rosina and their daughter Darla attend "Bank night" at their local movie theater, more eager to win the cash prize than see the pict...

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House

1936

Writer, Director

Writing Directing

Charley, his wife Rosina and their daughter Darla attend "Bank night" at their local movie theater, more eager to win the cash prize than see the pict...

The Count Takes the Count

The Count Takes the Count

1936

as Charley Chase

5.0
Acting

Charley Chase' insurance company has a million dollar policy on Andrea Leeds' wedding coming off. When Andrea runs away and cons Charley into thinking...

The Count Takes the Count

The Count Takes the Count

1936

Director

5.0
Directing

Charley Chase' insurance company has a million dollar policy on Andrea Leeds' wedding coming off. When Andrea runs away and cons Charley into thinking...

Public Ghost # 1

Public Ghost # 1

1935

as Charley Chase

4.0
Acting

Charley is hired to haunt a house.

Public Ghost # 1

Public Ghost # 1

1935

Director

4.0
Directing

Charley is hired to haunt a house.

Life Hesitates at 40

1935

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley finds himself having strange spells during which everything around him seems to stop.

Life Hesitates at 40

1935

Director

Directing

Charley finds himself having strange spells during which everything around him seems to stop.

Manhattan Monkey Business

Manhattan Monkey Business

1935

as Charley

Acting

When Charley can't pay his bill at a restaurant, he is forced to become a waiter.

Manhattan Monkey Business

Manhattan Monkey Business

1935

Director

Directing

When Charley can't pay his bill at a restaurant, he is forced to become a waiter.

Nurse to You!

Nurse to You!

1935

as Charley

Acting

Cautious, frugal Charley is told by his insurance doctor that he has six months to live, and goes on to live life to the fullest.

Nurse to You!

Nurse to You!

1935

Director

Directing

Cautious, frugal Charley is told by his insurance doctor that he has six months to live, and goes on to live life to the fullest.

The Four Star Boarder

The Four Star Boarder

1935

as Charley

Acting

In an effort to appease his wife's wealthy aunt (Grace Goodall), newly-wed Charley must masquerade as a boarder in his own home while his wife (Consta...

The Four Star Boarder

The Four Star Boarder

1935

Director

Directing

In an effort to appease his wife's wealthy aunt (Grace Goodall), newly-wed Charley must masquerade as a boarder in his own home while his wife (Consta...

Southern Exposure

Southern Exposure

1935

as Colonel Charley Chase / Pappy Chase

1.0
Acting

Connie Chase receives a letter from Chaseville in Chase County, Kentucky, informing her that her lawyer husband, Jimmie, is a descendant of the Blue G...

Southern Exposure

Southern Exposure

1935

Director

1.0
Directing

Connie Chase receives a letter from Chaseville in Chase County, Kentucky, informing her that her lawyer husband, Jimmie, is a descendant of the Blue G...

Poker at Eight

1935

as Charley

Acting

Charley Chase movie where Charley wants to go out to have a poker night with the boys but much to his chagrin his wife won't let him.

Poker at Eight

1935

Director

Directing

Charley Chase movie where Charley wants to go out to have a poker night with the boys but much to his chagrin his wife won't let him.

Okay Toots!

1935

as Charley

Acting

Charley Chase, a stockbroker, gets rich by mistake, has parking trouble, then at home finds his wife Toots seeing a psychic who apparently causes husb...

Okay Toots!

1935

Director

Directing

Charley Chase, a stockbroker, gets rich by mistake, has parking trouble, then at home finds his wife Toots seeing a psychic who apparently causes husb...

The Chases of Pimple Street

The Chases of Pimple Street

1934

as Charley Chase

6.0
Acting

In order to get out of his boss's doghouse, Charley pairs his troublesome sister-in-law with an important client and inevitable complications result.

The Chases of Pimple Street

The Chases of Pimple Street

1934

Director

6.0
Directing

In order to get out of his boss's doghouse, Charley pairs his troublesome sister-in-law with an important client and inevitable complications result.

Fate's Fathead

Fate's Fathead

1934

as Charley Chase

Acting

Accidental meetings and misconceptions lead a blissfully happy couple to fight and squabble.

Fate's Fathead

Fate's Fathead

1934

Director

Directing

Accidental meetings and misconceptions lead a blissfully happy couple to fight and squabble.

You Said a Hatful!

You Said a Hatful!

1934

as Charley

Acting

When he learns the secret news that it will be sold today at 4pm in Kansas City, international banker J.P. Anderson sets in motion a plan to purchase ...

You Said a Hatful!

You Said a Hatful!

1934

Director

Directing

When he learns the secret news that it will be sold today at 4pm in Kansas City, international banker J.P. Anderson sets in motion a plan to purchase ...

Something Simple

Something Simple

1934

as Charley

4.0
Acting

Taken to a hospital, after suffering a dizzy spell, Charley is told by a 'nut', posing as a doctor, that he suffers from 'Tetra-Ethyl", and the only r...

Something Simple

Something Simple

1934

Writer, Director

4.0
Writing Directing

Taken to a hospital, after suffering a dizzy spell, Charley is told by a 'nut', posing as a doctor, that he suffers from 'Tetra-Ethyl", and the only r...

It Happened One Day

It Happened One Day

1934

as Charley

Acting

Charley meets his new boss--who has a lovely daughter.

It Happened One Day

It Happened One Day

1934

Director

Directing

Charley meets his new boss--who has a lovely daughter.

Another Wild Idea

Another Wild Idea

1934

as Charley

4.0
Acting

Betty's father has an invention that looks like a fancy camera; it emits an ultra-lavender ray that temporarily rids the ray's target of inhibitions. ...

Another Wild Idea

Another Wild Idea

1934

Director

4.0
Directing

Betty's father has an invention that looks like a fancy camera; it emits an ultra-lavender ray that temporarily rids the ray's target of inhibitions. ...

Music in Your Hair

1934

Director

Directing

Billy Gilbert and Billy Bletcher play neighbors who go to a speak easy to see Gilbert's son perform.

I'll Take Vanilla

I'll Take Vanilla

1934

as Charley

Acting

Ice-cream vendor Charley gets mixed up with a cute girl and her snotty nephew.

I'll Take Vanilla

I'll Take Vanilla

1934

Director

Directing

Ice-cream vendor Charley gets mixed up with a cute girl and her snotty nephew.

Four Parts

Four Parts

1934

as Charley

Acting

Charley is one of four identical brothers, which drives his girlfriend nuts.

Four Parts

Four Parts

1934

Director

Directing

Charley is one of four identical brothers, which drives his girlfriend nuts.

The Cracked Ice Man

The Cracked Ice Man

1934

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley finds that he got more than he bargained for when he takes a job as a kindergarten teacher.

The Cracked Ice Man

The Cracked Ice Man

1934

Director

Directing

Charley finds that he got more than he bargained for when he takes a job as a kindergarten teacher.

Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert

1933

as Charley

7.0
Acting

Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.

Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert

1933

Writer

7.0
Writing

Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.

Luncheon at Twelve

Luncheon at Twelve

1933

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley unwittingly becomes a house painter.

Luncheon at Twelve

Luncheon at Twelve

1933

Director

Directing

Charley unwittingly becomes a house painter.

Sherman Said It

Sherman Said It

1933

as Charley

Acting

Although the war is over, Charley still can't seem to find his way out of France.

Sherman Said It

Sherman Said It

1933

Director

Directing

Although the war is over, Charley still can't seem to find his way out of France.

Midsummer Mush

Midsummer Mush

1933

as Charley

5.0
Acting

Charley falls in love with Betty on a camping trip.

Midsummer Mush

Midsummer Mush

1933

Director

5.0
Directing

Charley falls in love with Betty on a camping trip.

Arabian Tights

Arabian Tights

1933

as Charley

Acting

Charley and his buddies are captured and imprisoned by an Arabian sultan.

Arabian Tights

Arabian Tights

1933

Director

Directing

Charley and his buddies are captured and imprisoned by an Arabian sultan.

His Silent Racket

His Silent Racket

1933

as Charley

10.0
Acting

James Finlayson manages to con Charley into becoming his partner in a failing dry cleaning shop that has been targeted by gangsters running a protecti...

His Silent Racket

His Silent Racket

1933

Director

10.0
Directing

James Finlayson manages to con Charley into becoming his partner in a failing dry cleaning shop that has been targeted by gangsters running a protecti...

The Bargain of the Century

The Bargain of the Century

1933

Director

1.5
Directing

Comedy short with ZaSuPitts and Thelma Todd. After accidentally getting a policeman friend fired, the girls must come up with some way to get him re-...

Nature in the Wrong

Nature in the Wrong

1933

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley, hoping to find cultured people in his ancestry in order to be suitable to Muriel's family, is tricked by his rival Ronnie into believing hims...

Nature in the Wrong

Nature in the Wrong

1933

Director

Directing

Charley, hoping to find cultured people in his ancestry in order to be suitable to Muriel's family, is tricked by his rival Ronnie into believing hims...

Fallen Arches

Fallen Arches

1933

as Charley Chase

Acting

Told to "hike" out to his company's West Coast headquarters, Charley does exactly that.

Mr. Bride

Mr. Bride

1932

as Charley

5.5
Acting

Charley's boss "rehearses" for his honeymoon--with Charley.

Now We'll Tell One

Now We'll Tell One

1932

as Charley

Acting

Charley unwittingly puts on a belt that has the power to change the wearer's personality.

Girl Grief

Girl Grief

1932

as Charley

5.0
Acting

Although terrified of girls, Charley must take a job teaching at a girls school.

Young Ironsides

Young Ironsides

1932

as Fearless

Acting

Harry is hired by a rich family to stop their daughter from entering a beauty contest.

First in War

First in War

1932

as Sgt. Chase

Acting

Charley writes the national anthem for the country of Nicarania and winds up getting mixed up in a revolution there.

In Walked Charley

In Walked Charley

1932

as Mr. Chase

Acting

Charley, a travel agent, finds himself in a situation where he has to humor an apparent lunatic.

The Nickel Nurser

The Nickel Nurser

1932

as Charley Chase

1.0
Acting

Charley is an efficiency expert trying to teach a millionaire's daughter the value of money.

The Tabasco Kid

The Tabasco Kid

1932

as Charley / Francisco Murietta

Acting

A timid accountant for a California cattle ranch and a lookalike dashing bandit become rivals for the beautiful daughter of a wealthy rancher.

Hasty Marriage

Hasty Marriage

1931

as Charley Chase

6.5
Acting

It's in three distinct segments. The first and probably best involves Charley, his girlfriend, and her father foolish her mother and the suitor she pr...

What a Bozo!

What a Bozo!

1931

as Charley Chase

1.0
Acting

A bandleader ignores a pretty dancer who fancies him in order to chase after a beautiful, snooty high-society dame.

Skip the Maloo!

Skip the Maloo!

1931

as Duke Chase

Acting

Charlie Chase, playing the Duke of Chasewick, but hired by Dell Henderson to play himself, and disabuse his wife and daughter of any fondness for nobi...

The Panic Is On

The Panic Is On

1931

as Charley Chase

2.0
Acting

Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression i...

One of the Smiths

One of the Smiths

1931

as Charley Chase / Zeb Smith Jr.

Acting

Charley, representing a manufacturer of musical instruments, is sent to investigate why certain mail orders have not been settled. Charley, carrying m...

Rough Seas

Rough Seas

1931

as Pvt. Charley Chase

Acting

On his way home following World War I, Charley smuggles his French sweetheart aboard ship and gets into all kinds of trouble.

Messing Around

1931

as Carlos

Acting

Alternate-language version of Rough Seas (1931)

Little Daddy

Little Daddy

1931

as Chubby (singing voice)

7.0
Acting

Farina plans a going-away party for Stymie as authorities prepare to place him in an orphanage.

The lady from Chicago

The lady from Chicago

1931

as Charley Chase

Acting

This movie is the Spanish language version of THE PIP FROM PITTSBURG

The Pip from Pittsburg

The Pip from Pittsburg

1931

as Charley

6.5
Acting

Charley agrees to go on a blind date to help out his roommate. But because his last such date turned out badly, he goes all out trying to make himself...

The soul of the party

1931

as Carlitos

Acting

An expanded, Spanish-language version of the two-reel comedy Thundering Tenors (1931).

Thundering Tenors

Thundering Tenors

1931

as Charles A. Chase

Acting

Charley is invited to a high class party, where he feels ill at ease and has no idea how to act, yet he wants to impress his young lady.

High C's

High C's

1930

as Sgt. Charles Augustus Chase

3.8
Acting

The comic and musical adventures of Charley Chase as he fights in the great war.

A gray in the air

A gray in the air

1930

as Carlos Chase

Acting

This here is the four-reel Spanish version of Charley Chase's Looser Than Loose.

Keep the Bomb

1930

Acting

Garde la bombe is the French speaking version of a Charley Chase comedy short.

Looser Than Loose

Looser Than Loose

1930

as Charley

4.0
Acting

Charley is about to get engaged to Thelma when his boss foists some clients upon him to entertain.

Hey, skirts!

1930

as Charley

Acting

Alternate-language version of Girl Shock (1930)

The prince of the dollar

1930

Acting

El príncipe del dólar is an American comedy short with all speaking Spanish

Gold Diggers

1930

Acting

Chercheuses d'or is a American comedy short with all speaking French

Dollar Dizzy

Dollar Dizzy

1930

as Charley Chase

6.0
Acting

Charley and Thelma are millionaires, each trying to elude suitors who are trying to marry them for their money. Charlie gets word that a rich uncle h...

Follies of love

1930

as Carlos

Acting

Locuras de amor is a comedy short from Charley Chase with all speaking Spanish

Shy in spite of himself

1930

Acting

Charley Chase comic short with all speaking French

Girl Shock

Girl Shock

1930

as Charley

4.0
Acting

Charley suffers a hysterical reaction whenever a woman touches him; a psychiatrist attempts to help him overcome his panicked reflex.

Fast Work

Fast Work

1930

as Charley

6.5
Acting

Charley Chase is obsessed with a woman, however his attempt to meet her father is complicated by an asylum escapee.

Fifty Million Husbands

Fifty Million Husbands

1930

as Charley Chase

3.2
Acting

An estranged couple visit their old apartment, which is now occupied by Charley and his wife. Charley's wife, however, misunderstands the purpose of t...

The golf player

1930

Acting

With all speaking French, Chase joins a golf club to win its president's daughter. The game descends into chaos when the other players conspire agains...

The golfer

1930

Acting

Charley Chase's golf film with all speaking Spanish.

All Teed Up

All Teed Up

1930

as Mr Chase

3.3
Acting

Thelma invites Charley to play golf at her father's exclusive country club.

Whispering Whoopee

Whispering Whoopee

1930

as Charley

5.8
Acting

Charlie hires three "party girls" to help him land a business deal.

The Real McCoy

The Real McCoy

1930

as Charley

6.5
Acting

Charley poses as a hillbilly in his pursuit of a country girl.

Great Gobs!

Great Gobs!

1929

as Charley - 1st Sailor

Acting

Charley and Edgar on shore leave in Mexico, fight for the affection of a pretty senorita.

Stepping Out

Stepping Out

1929

as Charley

5.0
Acting

Charley goes out for an evening on the town without his wife.

Crazy Feet

Crazy Feet

1929

as Charley

5.5
Acting

Charley intervenes in a fight between Eddie and Thelma inside her small car. Cop Kennedy misinterprets things, and Charley hides in the theatre Thelma...

Snappy Sneezer

Snappy Sneezer

1929

as Charley

6.5
Acting

Charley falls in love with Mary, but his attack of hay fever alienates her father.

Modern Love

Modern Love

1929

as John Jones

Acting

In order to keep her job, a young dress designer must keep her recent marriage a secret from her boss. An important client arrives from Paris and her ...

Leaping Love

Leaping Love

1929

as Charley Chase

Acting

Charley falls for both a mother and her daughter.

The Big Squawk

The Big Squawk

1929

as Charley

Acting

Shy Charley tries to win his girl.

Movie Night

Movie Night

1929

as Charley Chase

6.0
Acting

A family goes on its weekly outing to the movies. Complications ensue...

Thin Twins

1929

as Charley

Acting

Thin Twins is a comedy short.

Loud Soup

Loud Soup

1929

as Charley Chase

Acting

Loud Soup is a comedy short

Off to Buffalo

1929

as Charley Chase

Acting

Off to Buffalo is a comedy short

Ruby Lips

Ruby Lips

1929

as Charley

Acting

Ruby Lips is a comedy short

Chasing Husbands

Chasing Husbands

1928

as Charley

Acting
The Booster

The Booster

1928

as Charley

Acting

The Booster is a silent comedy short

All Parts

1928

Acting

All Parts is a silent comedy short

Is Everybody Happy?

Is Everybody Happy?

1928

as Charley

Acting

Is Everybody Happy? is a silent movie short.

Imagine My Embarrassment

Imagine My Embarrassment

1928

as Charley

Acting

Imagine My Embarrassment is a silent comedy short

The Fight Pest

1928

as Charley

Acting

The Fight Pest is a silent movie short.

Limousine Love

Limousine Love

1928

as The Groom

5.7
Acting

On the way to his wedding the bride groom finds a nude, married woman in his car

Aching Youth

Aching Youth

1928

Acting

Aching Youth is a silent comedy short

The Family Group

The Family Group

1928

Acting

Charley tries to get a photograph taken with his wife and child.

All for Nothing

All for Nothing

1928

Acting

Charley brings an actor friend home to dinner without telling his wife beforehand, and she protests. The two instead head to a theater. Charley's wife...

Never the Dames Shall Meet

Never the Dames Shall Meet

1927

as Charley

Acting

Chase makes tries to escape from a compromising situation with a dame he took to be his wife's sister.

Assistant Wives

Assistant Wives

1927

as Charley - the Husband

Acting

Slapstick film about two married couples.

The Way of All Pants

The Way of All Pants

1927

as Charley

6.2
Acting

A man delivering a pair of trousers loses his own pants, setting off a chaotic sequence of events.

Call of the Cuckoo

Call of the Cuckoo

1927

as Asylum Inmate

5.7
Acting

Mishaps befall a new home owner located next door to an insane asylum.

Now I'll Tell One

Now I'll Tell One

1927

as Charley

5.8
Acting

This film was presumed lost for a long time, until the second reel of this movie showed up again in the '90s. So half of the movie can be seen. It's a...

The Lighter That Failed

The Lighter That Failed

1927

as Charley

Acting

For his birthday, Charley gets a cigarette lighter, but it won't light. He works on it with ill-suited tools amidst his family all giving advice. Fina...

The Sting of Stings

The Sting of Stings

1927

as Charley

Acting

Charley and Edna are feeling very pleased with themselves and their new car. They decide to share their good fortune and offer to take six underprivil...

What Women Did for Me

What Women Did for Me

1927

as Charley

Acting

A girl-shy professor runs into trouble at -- a ladies' seminary.

Us

Us

1927

as Charley

0.5
Acting

Short comedy about airplanes.

The Glorious Fourth

The Glorious Fourth

1927

as Top Hat Inebriate

5.7
Acting

It's the Fourth of July and the mother of Our Gang member Joe Cobb is doing a brisk business at her fireworks stand. Briefly left in charge of the sta...

Fluttering Hearts

Fluttering Hearts

1927

as Charley

5.1
Acting

Defying her father's wishes, a young woman runs off to a sale at store. She's pursued by a policeman, but wins him over with the help of a friendly mi...

Bigger and Better Blondes

Bigger and Better Blondes

1927

as Charley

Acting

Charley is mistakenly assumed to be a thief

Forgotten Sweeties

Forgotten Sweeties

1927

as Thurston

3.0
Acting

Thurston's former sweetheart has married a big brute, and they move in down the hall from him.

A One Mama Man

A One Mama Man

1927

as Willie Shoemaker / Count Tosky

Acting

Charley Chase on a boat with girls.

Are Brunettes Safe?

Are Brunettes Safe?

1927

as The Newspaper Columnist / Bud Gordon

Acting

Are Brunettes Safe?

Many Scrappy Returns

Many Scrappy Returns

1927

as Charley

Acting

Charley and his wife (Eugenia Gilbert) decide to teach a lesson to his brother (Eugene Pallette) who constantly battles with his wife (Anita Garvin). ...

There Ain't No Santa Claus

There Ain't No Santa Claus

1926

as Charley

6.0
Acting

Charley has several dilemmas facing him at Christmas, all posed by his greedy, heartless landlord Noah and his family.

Be Your Age

Be Your Age

1926

as Charley - the Bashful Clerk

5.1
Acting

Charley needs $10,000 right away. Mrs. Schwartzkopple has inherited $2 million from her late husband and wants to marry a younger man. Mr. Blaylock, h...

Tell 'Em Nothing

Tell 'Em Nothing

1926

as Gladstone, The Great Lover

4.2
Acting

Charlie is the great divorce attorney, in demand by all women wishing to shed their husbands. While explaining to one woman how to obtain a divorce by...

Tell 'Em Nothing

Tell 'Em Nothing

1926

Writer

4.2
Writing

Charlie is the great divorce attorney, in demand by all women wishing to shed their husbands. While explaining to one woman how to obtain a divorce by...

Bromo and Juliet

Bromo and Juliet

1926

as Charley

5.6
Acting

A young man puts on the play "Romeo and Juliet" as a fundraiser, but has to keep a close eye on his dad, who's had several drinks too many, and a pesk...

Crazy Like a Fox

Crazy Like a Fox

1926

as Wilson

6.2
Acting

Two rich capitalists want to marry their children, but they don't like the idea at all. She tries to run away, and meets him at the station. They fall...

Crazy Like a Fox

Crazy Like a Fox

1926

Writer

6.2
Writing

Two rich capitalists want to marry their children, but they don't like the idea at all. She tries to run away, and meets him at the station. They fall...

Merry Widower

Merry Widower

1926

as Hobo in Oyster Bar (uncredited)

6.0
Acting

Julius loses his wife to Rudy because he's too busy going on hunting trips. But when she arranges to meet with a fortune teller, Julius hatches a plan...

Thundering Fleas

Thundering Fleas

1926

as Mustachioed wedding guest

5.5
Acting

The kids from Our Gang have to attend a wedding, and they bring along their flea collection--which gets loose.

Mighty Like a Moose

Mighty Like a Moose

1926

as Mr. Moose - The Husband

6.7
Acting

After a homely married couple separately undergo plastic surgery, they unwittingly plan an extramarital affair with each other.

Long Fliv the King

Long Fliv the King

1926

as Charles Chase

5.6
Acting

This offbeat comedy from future Hollywood screwball director McCarey is about a princess who must find a husband in 24 hours or forfeit her throne. Sh...

Mum's the Word

Mum's the Word

1926

as Charlie - the Son

5.7
Acting

A widow has married rich, but didn't tell her husband about her son. And he's coming for a surprise visit. To hide his identity he is introduced as th...

Dog Shy

Dog Shy

1926

as Charley

6.6
Acting

Charley is chased into a phone booth by a dog and agrees to help a young woman on the phone avoid getting married.

Mama Behave

Mama Behave

1926

as Charles Chase / Jim Chase

6.0
Acting

A man finds out that his wife wishes he would act more like his twin brother, so he decides to impersonate his twin in an attempt to determine his wif...

Charley My Boy!

Charley My Boy!

1926

as Charley

5.3
Acting

A daughter's rich father wants to marry her off to a rich but older man. The daughter has other ideas however and sets out to find a nice young man sh...

His Wooden Wedding

His Wooden Wedding

1925

as The Groom

6.4
Acting

A few moments before Charley is going to marry, a friend, gives him an anonymous note, stating that the bride has a wooden leg.

The Uneasy Three

The Uneasy Three

1925

Acting

Often hysterical spoof of Tod Browning's THE UNHOLY THREE (and several others of his crime movies) has Charley Chase playing the mastermind of a dimwi...

The Caretaker's Daughter

The Caretaker's Daughter

1925

as The Young Married Man

3.5
Acting

The two-reel silent film comedy The Caretaker's Daughter was distributed by Pathe in 1925. Produced by the prolific Hal Roach, the film stars the grea...

No Father to Guide Him

No Father to Guide Him

1925

as Jimmy Jump

6.5
Acting

Charley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the boy for a father-son outing to t...

Innocent Husbands

Innocent Husbands

1925

as Melvin

6.2
Acting

Despite his faithfulness, Melvin is always under suspicion by wife Mame. Complications erupt when a woman from a party across the hall passes out in M...

Isn't Life Terrible?

Isn't Life Terrible?

1925

as The Husband

5.8
Acting

Charley is plagued with failure and with his brother-in-law, who's allergic to labor. When he decides to take the family on a camping trip, his wife l...

What Price Goofy?

What Price Goofy?

1925

as Jamison

6.5
Acting

Jamison has a very jealous wife. Mrs. Jamison has a very gossipy friend. When the friend spots Jamison on the street talking to an attractive young wo...

Looking for Sally

Looking for Sally

1925

as Jimmy Jump

6.2
Acting

Jimmie Jump is returning from Europe to the USA. His parents and an old girl-friend, Sally - whom he hasn't seen for years, are expecting him at the d...

Big Red Riding Hood

Big Red Riding Hood

1925

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

Jimmy Jump is asked by the Swedish Government to translate for educational purposes "Little Red Riding Hood", but he can't afford to buy the book, so ...

Bad Boy

Bad Boy

1925

as Jimmie

6.7
Acting

In this two-reeler, Jimmy Jump wants to please both of his parents, but they disagree about everything. His father wants him to act more manly, althou...

Is Marriage the Bunk?

Is Marriage the Bunk?

1925

as Jimmie Jump

5.0
Acting

Charley has in-laws that look down on him because he's not rich. So, to try to keep up, he rushes out to buy a car--but no matter, they still think he...

Hard Boiled

Hard Boiled

1925

as Charley

Acting

Charley Chase slapstick comedy short where he gets involved with a ventriloquist dummy among other wacky adventures.

Should Husbands Be Watched?

Should Husbands Be Watched?

1925

as Jamison Jump

6.0
Acting

Mr. Jump has come into some money and informs his wife that they can now hire a maid and won't have to do anymore housework. Circumstances cause Mrs. ...

Plain and Fancy Girls

Plain and Fancy Girls

1925

as Charley

Acting

Jimmy Jump has a "plain" girlfriend, and becomes intrigued by a "fancy" girl he spots in a park. Eventually he realizes he is better off with his no-f...

The Family Entrance

The Family Entrance

1925

as Jimmy Jump

Acting

Jimmy Jump and his family go to the movies for their regular Saturday evening recreation. Jimmy likes the picture, but his small daughter is bored and...

Fighting Fluid

Fighting Fluid

1925

as Jimmy Jump

5.5
Acting

Charley Chase plays the type of character he does best, which is a weak nerd who is constantly letting people push him around. This happens at his wor...

Hello Baby!

Hello Baby!

1925

as Jimmy Jump

5.5
Acting

Jimmy Jump (Charley Chase) and his wife find a baby left at their door. They happily take the baby in but find themselves at a loss when they want to ...

The Rat's Knuckles

The Rat's Knuckles

1925

as Jimmy Jump

6.8
Acting

Charley Chase is a hapless inventor with a better mouse trap in this silent comedy from 1925.

The Royal Razz

The Royal Razz

1924

as Jimmy Jump

Acting

A doting father who plays Santa Claus for Christmas annoys a trolley full of people when he lugs a giant Christmas tree home.

The Poor Fish

The Poor Fish

1924

as Jimmie Jump

5.0
Acting

Charley, frustrated by his office job, quarrels with his wife, after which they decide to switch jobs. She goes to the office and Charley does the hou...

Just a Real Good Car

Just a Real Good Car

1924

as Jimmy Jump

3.5
Acting

Charley/Jimmy is a car salesman who takes an unruly family of prospective buyers for a picnic in the woods.

Accidental Accidents

Accidental Accidents

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

Jimmy Jump gets rather wet.

Bungalow Boobs

Bungalow Boobs

1924

as Jimmy Jump - The Newlywed Husband

Acting

Jimmy Jump brings his bride to a new bungalow home, selected and furnished by him. All the neighbors come to call that first evening. The man next doo...

Too Many Mammas

Too Many Mammas

1924

as Jimmy Jump

4.4
Acting

Charley is called upon to go out with his boss on a date with the boss' mistress, to act as a beard.

Sittin' Pretty

Sittin' Pretty

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

When Charlie borrows the policeman's uniform of his girl's father and captures a lunatic, his prospective father-in-law dons the uniform just in time ...

Outdoor Pajamas

Outdoor Pajamas

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

This funny Hal Roach comedy has Jimmy Jump (Charley Chase) waking up late for his wedding so in the mad rush he ends up leaving his house only dressed...

Why Men Work

Why Men Work

1924

as Jimmy Jump

Acting

A movie cameraman is on the lookout for new material but a rival plans to copy everything he films.

Sweet Daddy

Sweet Daddy

1924

as Jimmy Jump

Acting

Jimmy Jump's boss asks him to meet his small niece and her dog and entertain them between trains. Jimmy buys a balloon or two and looks over the stati...

Seeing Nellie Home

Seeing Nellie Home

1924

as Charley

5.0
Acting

The situation is typically embarrassing and unlikely-but-possible for Charley, but it is at the same time such a simple idea -- Charley shows off by t...

A Ten-Minute Egg

A Ten-Minute Egg

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

The main premise for the comedy is the Jimmy discovers he can convince people he is a tough figure to be reckoned with merely by giving them a busines...

Why Husbands Go Mad

1924

as Jimmy Jump

Acting

When Charley's wife buys a bulldog for his birthday present and has a special key made for the room in which she keeps it, trouble begins. He finds th...

Stolen Goods

Stolen Goods

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

A man starts working in a department store and has to deal with a female kleptomaniac.

Jubilo, Jr.

Jubilo, Jr.

1924

as Director

5.8
Acting

A young boy, determined to make money enough to buy his mother a birthday present, finds a variety of odd jobs and finally starts up a makeshift circu...

Young Oldfield

Young Oldfield

1924

as Jimmy

5.0
Acting

Jimmy always fantasied about racing. But now he has to pay the mortgage before noon or else he won't own his shop any longer.

Position Wanted

1924

as Jimmie Jump

Acting

Charley looks for a job position but is not anxious to find one. He ends up getting into all sorts of trouble at a masquerade ball.

April Fool

April Fool

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.6
Acting

Jimmy Jump is a cracked reporter at a behind-the-times daily newspaper. He also happens to be in love with the managing editor's daughter. It's Monday...

Publicity Pays

Publicity Pays

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

Jimmy Jump's young wife goes in strongly for amateur theatricals. After one of her performances a theater manager signs her up. He opens a publicity c...

The King of the Wild Horses

The King of the Wild Horses

1924

as Boyd Fielding (as Charles Parrott)

5.8
Acting

A stallion known as "The Black" is the leader of a band of wild horses. A cowboy is determined to capture and break him.

The 'Fraidy Cat

The 'Fraidy Cat

1924

as Jimmy Jump

6.8
Acting

Jimmy Jump is a coward. Everyone and everything makes him afraid. He cowers from the neighborhood children, even though he's old enough to be their fa...

Love's Detour

1924

as Jimmie Jump

Acting

Love's Detour is a 1924 comedy short

The Perfect Lady

1924

as Jimmy Jump

Acting

Jimmy Jump appears as a female impersonator in an amateur show who is forced to wear his costume home. He meets with varied experiences, and is such a...

One of the Family

One of the Family

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

Jimmy Jump is hired as chauffeur by a lady who wishes to make her husband jealous.

Powder and Smoke

Powder and Smoke

1924

5.2
Acting

A lightning rod salesman gets in the middle of a western shootout.

Hard Knocks

Hard Knocks

1924

as Jimmie Jump

5.2
Acting

A man tries to win over the daughter of his boss.

Don't Forget

Don't Forget

1924

4.5
Acting

A man arrives late at his own wedding.

Jeffries, Jr.

Jeffries, Jr.

1924

5.0
Acting

A man contacts a boxer in order to get in shape.

Just a Minute

Just a Minute

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

A car salesman wants to get marreid but has to make one last sell first.

At First Sight

At First Sight

1924

as Jimmy Jump

5.0
Acting

A man falls in love with a woman he thinks is a rich lady when in fact she is her maid.

All Wet

All Wet

1924

as Jimmie Jump

5.2
Acting

Charley Chase has car trouble.

Long Live the King

Long Live the King

1923

Acting

A young crown prince, wishing to be just an ordinary boy, runs away with his friend. The king dies, and when the prince does not appear, the people be...

Dear Ol' Pal

1923

Director

Directing

Two lifelong friends vie for the affection of the same woman.

Jus' Passin' Through

Jus' Passin' Through

1923

Director, Story

5.0
Directing Writing

At Thanksgiving, a tramp arrives in a homeless-hostile town.

Her Dangerous Path

Her Dangerous Path

1923

as Glen Harper

Acting

Her Dangerous Path

Jack Frost

Jack Frost

1923

Acting

Jack Frost is a silent comedy short

Jack Frost

Jack Frost

1923

Director

Directing

Jack Frost is a silent comedy short

Courtship of Miles Sandwich

Courtship of Miles Sandwich

1923

Director

Directing

The story of the first Thanksgiving is re-imagined as a father tells it to his son.

Sold at Auction

Sold at Auction

1923

as Customer (uncredited)

4.5
Acting

This Hal Roach comedy short I found on the "American Slapstick" DVD collection of rare silent comedies starts bizarre and has an anything goes-quality...

Sold at Auction

Sold at Auction

1923

Director

4.5
Directing

This Hal Roach comedy short I found on the "American Slapstick" DVD collection of rare silent comedies starts bizarre and has an anything goes-quality...

Before the Public

1923

Director

5.0
Directing

'Snub' Pollard is an local actor getting a big break in the movie industry, coming home to show off his fame.

A Tough Winter

A Tough Winter

1923

Director

Directing

An ice-cold Snub adopts a gamin and her brother; A mean landlord seeking rent complicates matters and the trio take a train to Florida. But by mistake...

Newly Rich

Newly Rich

1922

Director

Directing

Newly Rich is a silent comedy short

The Old Sea Dog

The Old Sea Dog

1922

Director

Directing

Snub Pollard comedy directed by Charley Chase and produced by Hal Roach.

Bone Dry

1922

Director

Directing

Paul plays at being a detective until dad, who is a revenue officer, sends him out to prove his worth by rounding up some desperate moonshiners.

365 Days

365 Days

1922

Director

Directing

A very rich old man promises to leave his extended family his fortune if they all move in together and get along for one year.

Touch all the Bases

1922

Writer

Writing

After many difficulties getting into a baseball game with his girl, Paul is pressed into service as a pinch hitter.

The Stone Age

The Stone Age

1922

Acting

The Stone Age is a silent comedy short

The Stone Age

The Stone Age

1922

Director

Directing

The Stone Age is a silent comedy short

The Dumb-Bell

1922

as Actor wearing top hat

6.0
Acting

The owners of a movie studio are having problems with a temperamental director, and they promise an actor on one of his pictures that he can have the ...

The Dumb-Bell

1922

Director

6.0
Directing

The owners of a movie studio are having problems with a temperamental director, and they promise an actor on one of his pictures that he can have the ...

In the Movies

1922

Acting

In the Movies is a silent comedy short

In the Movies

1922

Director

Directing

In the Movies is a silent comedy short

Do Me a Favor

Do Me a Favor

1922

Director

5.0
Directing

Marie's inebriated husband refuses to go to bed, so she asks Snub, a homeless man she finds sleeping in the park, to assist.

Full o' Pep

1922

Director

Directing

The monkey gland operation is about to be performed upon Snub. A flash-back shows how the lack of pep has affected his spirits. While under ether he d...

Hot Off the Press

Hot Off the Press

1922

Director

Directing

Stop the presses! Snub Pollard is working there.

Blow 'Em Up

1922

Director

Directing

The governor's (Snub) life is in constant jeopardy because of the bomb throwers who use every conceivable means to get him.

Years to Come

1922

Director, Writer

3.5
Directing Writing

Like many a Snub Pollard comedy, "Years to Come" is a complete flight of fancy. In this one, it is the year 2000, and the roles of women and men have ...

The Hustler

1921

Acting

The Hustler silent movie

On Location

1921

Director

Directing

Snub is an street sweeper with OCD, living in a neighborhood full of fussy people. He is sweeping the street when he anticipates a cop who is about to...

Fifteen Minutes

Fifteen Minutes

1921

Director

5.0
Directing

While his wife is shopping, Snub attempts to take a fifteen minute break.

What a Whopper!

1921

Director

4.5
Directing

A Hal Roach slapstick comedy featuring 'Snub' Pollard & Marie Mosquini.

At the Ringside

1921

Director

Directing

"At the Ringside" is filmed in a "slum" which is rather obviously a studio mock-up on the Hal Roach back lot, and it clearly copies the Lambeth-style ...

Blue Sunday

1921

Acting

Blue Sunday is a silent film comedy

Blue Sunday

1921

Director

Directing

Blue Sunday is a silent film comedy

Big Game

1921

Acting

While attempting to hunt a formidable Peruvian Duck, Snub Pollard and Ernest Morrison inadvertently come to the aid of a kidnapped tourist.

Rush Orders

1921

Director

Directing

A typical Pollard-Morrison outing is Rush Orders (1921), in which the pair ride into town on a railroad handcar (with Morrison providing the locomotiv...

His Best Girl

1921

Acting

His Best Girl is a silent film comedy

His Best Girl

1921

Director

Directing

His Best Girl is a silent film comedy

Moonshine

Moonshine

1920

as Scorekeeper / Revenue Officer

6.0
Acting

A Lloyd Hamilton slapstick comedy directed by Charley Chase.

Moonshine

Moonshine

1920

Director

6.0
Directing

A Lloyd Hamilton slapstick comedy directed by Charley Chase.

April Fool

April Fool

1920

as Supporting Character

5.5
Acting

Sent as a missionary to cannibals, Lloyd Hamilton boards a ship, but encounters many problems along the voyage.

April Fool

April Fool

1920

Director

5.5
Directing

Sent as a missionary to cannibals, Lloyd Hamilton boards a ship, but encounters many problems along the voyage.

Married to Order

Married to Order

1920

as The Suitor

5.2
Acting

Boy meets girl. Father hates boy. Girl dresses up as her brother to get out of the house to elope but the near-sighted father mistakes her for the twi...

Married to Order

Married to Order

1920

Director

5.2
Directing

Boy meets girl. Father hates boy. Girl dresses up as her brother to get out of the house to elope but the near-sighted father mistakes her for the twi...

Kids Is Kids

1920

Acting

A young married couple volunteer to take charge of several orphans after the asylum has burned down. Of course they find their hands full with their t...

Kids Is Kids

1920

Director

Directing

A young married couple volunteer to take charge of several orphans after the asylum has burned down. Of course they find their hands full with their t...

A London Bobby

1920

Director

Directing

Snub, as a member of the London police force, is assigned to a neighborhood where a terrific free-for-all battle is taking place. After the struggle i...

Live and Learn

1920

Acting

Snub Pollard comedy

Call a Taxi

1920

Director

Directing

After being ejected from an establishment for being drunk and disorderly, George Rowe, Sammy Brooks, Hughie Mack and Snub Pollard form a drunken singi...

Don't Rock the Boat

1920

as Ship's Officer

Acting

Snub Pollard and Sunshine Sammy Morrison are on a storm tossed ship that soon sinks leaving the pair stranded on a nearby island where comic situation...

Don't Rock the Boat

1920

Director

Directing

Snub Pollard and Sunshine Sammy Morrison are on a storm tossed ship that soon sinks leaving the pair stranded on a nearby island where comic situation...

All Dressed Up

1920

Director

Directing

A 'Snub' Pollard slapstick comedy for Hal Roach.

Italian Love

Italian Love

1920

4.0
Acting

Ethelyn Gibson has run away from daddy Ted Lorch because he wants to sell her to Leo White, King of Little Italy, for his music hall. So she dresses a...

Italian Love

Italian Love

1920

Director

4.0
Directing

Ethelyn Gibson has run away from daddy Ted Lorch because he wants to sell her to Leo White, King of Little Italy, for his music hall. So she dresses a...

Fresh Paint

Fresh Paint

1920

Director

5.0
Directing

A bicycle messenger is sent to make a posh delivery to a wealthy artist's estate-- populated with attractive models.

Waltz Me Around

1920

Director

4.5
Directing

Delivery man 'Snub' Pollard and his assistant Sunshine Sammy nearly run over Marie Mosquini in the street and ends up at dance school.

Getting His Goat

1920

Director

Directing

Snub's many humorous experiences in attempting to transport his goat home. Comedy short directed by Charley Chase.

Why Go Home?

1920

Acting

'Snub' Pollard and Mildred Davis star in this 1920 comedy short.

Red Hot Hottentotts

1920

Director

Directing

Rivalry over a girl in this country moves to the heart of Africa, where the principals get into difficulties with man-eating cannibals.

Way Out West

1920

as Grizzled Gambler (uncredited)

Acting

Hank Mann heads Way Out West in this silent comedy.

Mystic Mush

1920

Acting

Mystic Mush silent comedy

When Spirits Move

When Spirits Move

1920

Acting

Silent Hank Mann comedy set in a haunted house.

The Nickel Snatcher

The Nickel Snatcher

1920

as cameo

Acting

Hank Mann is the conductor of a horse-drawn trolley that carries a motley assortment of passengers to the beach at Venice in California, where the plo...

Mystic Mush

1920

Director

Directing

Mystic Mush silent comedy

When Spirits Move

When Spirits Move

1920

Director

Directing

Silent Hank Mann comedy set in a haunted house.

The Nickel Snatcher

The Nickel Snatcher

1920

Director

Directing

Hank Mann is the conductor of a horse-drawn trolley that carries a motley assortment of passengers to the beach at Venice in California, where the plo...

The Floor Below

1919

Director

5.0
Directing

Snub Pollard and his friend are clearly under their wives thumbs. But his grandfather turns up and tells them to assert themselves, which they do. Her...

Tough Luck

1919

Director

Directing

A comedy short featuring Sunshine Sammy Morrison.

Order in the Court

1919

Director

Directing

Snub is confronted by his creditors who have joined the profiteers. He then escapes from them only to be pressed into jury service, which has its brig...

Giving the Bride Away

1919

Director

Directing

A comedy short starring Mildred Davis & 'Snub' Pollard

All at Sea

1919

Acting

Sailor 'Snub' Pollard on 'beach leave'.

All at Sea

1919

Director

Directing

Sailor 'Snub' Pollard on 'beach leave'.

Don't Park Here

Don't Park Here

1919

Director, Writer

4.0
Directing Writing

Not one but two of Charlie Chaplin impersonators, Harry Mann and Monty Banks, a film directed by Charley Chase still under the name of Charles Parrott...

One Night Only

One Night Only

1919

Director

Directing

Misadventures of a traveling company of actors performing for one night in a small town. When the troupe's leading lady deserts the show for a better ...

Her Tender Feet

1919

Acting

Her Tender Feet

Her Tender Feet

1919

Writer, Director

Writing Directing

Her Tender Feet

Her First False Hare

Her First False Hare

1919

Director

Directing

Four men are out rabbit hunting and encounter a beautiful young lady, who promises to marry the first one who brings her a white rabbit.

The Flirts

The Flirts

1919

Director

5.0
Directing

Two guys flirt with women at a hotel.

Coppers and Scents

Coppers and Scents

1919

Director

Directing

Monty Banks plays Sherlock McNutt in this Charley Chase short. Partially lost; five minutes survive.

Ship Ahoy

Ship Ahoy

1919

as Henchman (uncredited)

Acting

Charlie stays at a seaside lodging house frequented by sailors. He gets involved with a gang of crooks when a sea captain attempts to kidnap his landl...

Ship Ahoy

Ship Ahoy

1919

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

Charlie stays at a seaside lodging house frequented by sailors. He gets involved with a gang of crooks when a sea captain attempts to kidnap his landl...

Hop to It, Bellhop

1919

Director

6.0
Directing

Two hotel bell hops get into all kinds of shenanigans between dames, baths and bags of loot.

Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

1919

as Bearded anarchist

5.0
Acting

A Chaplin-like tramp is mistaken for a Bolshevik

Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

1919

Director

5.0
Directing

A Chaplin-like tramp is mistaken for a Bolshevik

He's In Again

He's In Again

1918

as Piano Player (as Charles Parrott)

5.0
Acting

A tramp enters a cabaret and orders a drink, but then is thrown out when he cannot pay for it. After trying again, he is told by the manager that if h...

He's In Again

He's In Again

1918

Director

5.0
Directing

A tramp enters a cabaret and orders a drink, but then is thrown out when he cannot pay for it. After trying again, he is told by the manager that if h...

Hello Trouble

Hello Trouble

1918

6.0
Acting

A dishonest undertaker stirs up droll, laughable tragedy between two devoted husbands and their loyal wives in his attempt to build up an insurance si...

Hello Trouble

Hello Trouble

1918

Director

6.0
Directing

A dishonest undertaker stirs up droll, laughable tragedy between two devoted husbands and their loyal wives in his attempt to build up an insurance si...

Playmates

1918

as Dope fiend

6.0
Acting

A comedy inspired by Charles Chaplin's "Easy Street" (1917).

Playmates

1918

Director

6.0
Directing

A comedy inspired by Charles Chaplin's "Easy Street" (1917).

Bright and Early

Bright and Early

1918

Director

4.6
Directing

Billy West as does fairly random series of gags as a bellboy in a rather poor hotel run by Oliver Hardy.

His Merry Mix-Up

His Merry Mix-Up

1917

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

A summer hotel is a magnet for young marrieds as well as other couples looking to rekindle the spark. Charley Chicken Lover, the hotel proprietor, fin...

There's Many a Fool

There's Many a Fool

1917

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

A two part comedy starring Hank Mann and Carmen Phillips, based on the 1909 play A Fool There Was by Porter Emerson Browne.

The Cloud Puncher

The Cloud Puncher

1917

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

It hasn't rained for week and there are no symptoms of coming rain to be found. An itinerant artist carrying a huge canvas rambles along a country roa...

Chased Into Love

Chased Into Love

1917

as Charley

Acting

The will of T.W. Glutz provides that his bashful nephew, Hank, will inherit the entire estate if married by 2 P.M. of a certain date. Hank loves a gir...

Chased Into Love

Chased Into Love

1917

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

The will of T.W. Glutz provides that his bashful nephew, Hank, will inherit the entire estate if married by 2 P.M. of a certain date. Hank loves a gir...

Hearts and Sparks

1916

Director

Directing

Hearts and Sparks is a 1916 American silent comedy film directed by Charles Parrott (Charley Chase) and starring Gloria Swanson. When Mack Sennett fi...

A Dash of Courage

1916

Director

Directing

A band of crooks, headed by Harry Gribbon, are on a train when they learn of a telegram sent to a fellow passenger, who is a police commissioner. The ...

A Favorite Fool

1915

as The Circus Spieler

Acting

Arling, ringmaster of a small wagon circus, abuses Polly and her seven children. Foy, a farmhand, sympathizes with her and she decides to quit her pla...

A Hash House Fraud

A Hash House Fraud

1915

Director

4.5
Directing

A swindle in a tiny downtown restaurant leads to a classic Keystone Cops finale. One and all have an easy time with the pretty and flirtatious cashier...

A Versatile Villain

A Versatile Villain

1915

as Pete - Assistant Baggage Clerk

4.2
Acting

After being falsely accused of theft, Pete, the station master's assistant, rescues his girlfriend from the genuine villain, marauding crook Desperate...

Love, Loot and Crash

Love, Loot and Crash

1915

as Harold, Dora's Suitor

4.7
Acting

A flustered father seeks a cook for his kitchen, his daughter seeks to elope and a pair of crooks seek to get some loot. Add the Keystone Cops and sti...

The Rent Jumpers

The Rent Jumpers

1915

as A Young Boarder

4.7
Acting

The plot is driven by the confusion that results when two pairs of trousers are mixed up. One pair is owned by the landlord of an apartment building a...

Droppington's Devilish Deed

1915

as Audience Member (uncredited)

Acting

Thinking he’s performing a good deed stagehand Droppington causes the breakup of the current show when he turns the full strength of the hose on what ...

Settled at the Seaside

Settled at the Seaside

1915

as Boyfriend

5.0
Acting

Two couples are at the seaside. A young man proposes to his gal. She accepts, and promptly tells him to re-tie his tie. He objects, so she returns the...

A One Night Stand

A One Night Stand

1915

as Audience Spectator (uncredited)

5.0
Acting

Two clownish stagehands make life difficult for the manager and cast of a dramatic production.

Fatty’s Faithful Fido

Fatty’s Faithful Fido

1915

as Fight Spectator / Man at the Dance (uncredited)

5.7
Acting

Fatty and Al are Minta's suitors. After Fatty sics his dog on him, Al marks Fatty for roughing up by two thugs, but the plan backfires.

That Little Band Of Gold

That Little Band Of Gold

1915

as Ticket Box Man / Man in Front Row (uncredited)

5.1
Acting

A happy young couple become engaged, and soon afterwards they are married. But after their marriage, the husband begins to stay out carousing with his...

Love in Armor

Love in Armor

1915

as The Suitor

4.2
Acting

Mae Busch and Charley Chase are in love. However, her father does not approve. A Baron sees Mae and concocts a fake kidnapping in order to get her att...

A Lucky Leap

1915

as Lizzie's Boy Friend

Acting

A Keystone comedy with Charley Chase and the gang.

He Wouldn't Stay Down

1915

as The False Friend

Acting

A man plots to kill a friend and marry his wife in order to get hold of insurance money.

He Wouldn't Stay Down

1915

Writer, Director

Writing Directing

A man plots to kill a friend and marry his wife in order to get hold of insurance money.

Colored Villainy

1915

as The Traveler

Acting

The Keystone gang all in blackface for this one-reeler!

Love, Speed and Thrills

Love, Speed and Thrills

1915

as Cop (uncredited) (unconfirmed)

5.0
Acting

After Walrus has been shot, Ambrose takes him into his house. When Ambrose sees Walrus flirting with his wife he leaves. When Walrus runs away with Mr...

Hash House Mashers

Hash House Mashers

1915

as The Star Boarder

3.5
Acting

A boy pines for the girl next door to the dismay of both their parents.

Peanuts and Bullets

Peanuts and Bullets

1915

as The Accordian Player Boarder

5.0
Acting

A very young Charley Chase is a starving artist. He does not have much luck stealing fruit from a food vendor's cart. He cannot escape from his landla...

Only a Farmer's Daughter

1915

as The Artist

Acting

Only a Farmer's Daughter

Their Fatal Bumping

1914

Director

Directing

A Keystone comedy of rival suitors fighting over a girl.

Tillie's Punctured Romance

Tillie's Punctured Romance

1914

as Staring Man in Theater (uncredited)

6.1
Acting

A womanizing city man meets Tillie in the country. When he sees that her father has a very large bankroll for his workers, he persuades her to elope w...

Fatty's Magic Pants

Fatty's Magic Pants

1914

as Party Guest (uncredited)

5.4
Acting

'Fatty' is looking forward to attending a formal occasion. But in order to go, he has to be properly dressed, and he encounters unexpected difficultie...

Ambrose's First Falsehood

Ambrose's First Falsehood

1914

as Ambrose's Buddy

4.2
Acting

After running into a friend and two ladies, a married man sends his wife a note saying that he's taken a train for business, but then his wife reads t...

The Plumber

The Plumber

1914

as Bystander

Acting

This Keystone from the end of 1914, involving the usual suspects running around some plumbing issues will not hold many surprises for those familiar w...

Other People's Business

1914

Acting

Other People's Business

Leading Lizzie Astray

Leading Lizzie Astray

1914

as Cafe Patron - In from the Mines

4.2
Acting

A city slicker tries to woo a country girl while her boyfriend fixes his tire.

The Noise of Bombs

The Noise of Bombs

1914

as 3rd Desperado

5.0
Acting

Four miscreants get revenge on the police chief by planting bombs in his house.

How Heroes Are Made

1914

as The Boy Friend's Chum

Acting

It has been arranged between the fathers that their children shall marry. When the young people meet, the intended husband, who is somewhat rakish in ...

How Heroes Are Made

1914

Director

Directing

It has been arranged between the fathers that their children shall marry. When the young people meet, the intended husband, who is somewhat rakish in ...

His Musical Career

His Musical Career

1914

as Piano Store Manager

5.9
Acting

Charlie and his partner are to deliver a piano to 666 Prospect St. and repossess one from 999 Prospect St.

'Curses!' They Remarked

1914

5.0
Acting

Two dastardly men conspire to keep their ward from marrying in order to maintain control of her vast fortune.

Cursed by His Beauty

Cursed by His Beauty

1914

as The Art Teacher

Acting

Married ice man Charles Murray is "Cursed by His Beauty" (1914) when he becomes a model for a female artist.

Gentlemen of Nerve

Gentlemen of Nerve

1914

as Spectator at Entrance (uncredited)

5.7
Acting

Mabel and her beau go to an auto race and are joined by Charlie and his friend. As Charlie's friend is attempting to enter the raceway through a hole,...

Dough and Dynamite

Dough and Dynamite

1914

as Customer

6.1
Acting

Pierre and Jacques are working as waiters at a restaurant where the cooks go on strike. When the two are forced to work as bakers, the striking cooks ...

Stout Hearts But Weak Knees

1914

as Faro Bill

Acting

Stout Hearts But Weak Knees

The Love Thief

1914

Acting

Chester Conklin steals some hot dogs from the traveling vendor and brings the lady some flowers, then a chase ensues including a chase over roof tops ...

The Love Thief

1914

Director

Directing

Chester Conklin steals some hot dogs from the traveling vendor and brings the lady some flowers, then a chase ensues including a chase over roof tops ...

Dash, Love and Splash

1914

Acting

Dash, Love and Splash

Zip, the Dodger

Zip, the Dodger

1914

as Customer in Second Group (uncredited)

Acting

Zip is a young man whose job is to dodge baseballs at a resort concession. To impress a young lady under a parasol he gets a friend to substitute for ...

The Anglers

1914

Acting

The Anglers

The Anglers

1914

Director

Directing

The Anglers

Those Love Pangs

Those Love Pangs

1914

as Movie Patron (uncredited)

5.5
Acting

Charlie and a rival vie for the favor of their landlady.

Hello, Mabel

Hello, Mabel

1914

as Mabel's Boss

5.3
Acting

Hello, Mabel (also known as On a Busy Wire) is a 1914 American short silent comedy film directed by Mack Sennett.

He Loved the Ladies

1914

as The Husband's Pal

Acting
Mabel's Blunder

Mabel's Blunder

1914

as Billy Bronx

5.4
Acting

Mabel is pursued by her boss, despite being engaged to his son, in this gender-bending comedy of errors and mistaken identities.

The Rounders

The Rounders

1914

as Diner

6.1
Acting

Two drunks fight with their wives and then go out and get even drunker.

His New Profession

His New Profession

1914

as Nephew

5.8
Acting

Charlie takes care of a man in a wheelchair.

Her Last Chance

1914

Acting

Her Last Chance

The Masquerader

The Masquerader

1914

as Actor

5.6
Acting

Charlie plays an actor who bungles several scenes and is kicked out. He returns convincingly dressed as a lady and charms the director, but Charlie ne...

Those Country Kids

Those Country Kids

1914

as Cop

4.4
Acting

Those Country Kids is a 1914 short comedy film starring Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand, and directed by Fatty Arbuckle.[1]

Such a Cook

1914

Acting

Such a Cook

A Coat's Tale

1914

as The Tramp

Acting

Soldiers of Misfortune

1914

Acting

Soldiers of Misfortune

The Great Toe Mystery

The Great Toe Mystery

1914

as Gussie Birdie the Shoe Clerk (uncredited)

6.0
Acting

A man goes in hot pursuit of the shoe store clerk he feels has made inappropriate advances towards his wife.

Mabel's New Job

1914

as Boarder

Acting

A lost short film starring Mabel Normand.

Sophie of the Films #4

1914

Acting

Thus far Sophie has failed completely as a motion picture actress. She has spoiled every scene, but through the general manager she is to be given one...

A Gambling Rube

1914

as (unconfirmed)

Acting

A comedy short that revolves around a poker game, both above and underneath the table. This is considered to be a lost film.

Mabel's Busy Day

Mabel's Busy Day

1914

as Spectator

5.6
Acting

Mabel tries to sell hot dogs at a car race, but isn't doing a very good job at it. She sets down the box of hot dogs and leaves them for a moment. Cha...

Love and Salt Water

1914

Acting

In this farce Charley and Minta frolic by the seaside.

The Knockout

The Knockout

1914

as Spectator (uncredited)

5.7
Acting

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

Where Hazel Met the Villain

1914

Acting

Where Hazel Met the Villain is a 1914 movie starring Roscoe Arbuckle and Phyllis Allen.

Mabel at the Wheel

Mabel at the Wheel

1914

as Race Spectator (uncredited)

5.6
Acting

A villain, competing with his rival's race car, kidnaps the rival before the race. Mabel decides to take the wheel in his place.

Across the Hall

1914

as (unconfirmed)

Acting

Across the Hall