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Charles Joseph Parrott (October 20, 1893 – June 20, 1940), known professionally as Charley Chase, was an American comedian, actor, screenwriter and film director. He worked for many pioneering comedy studios but is chiefly associated with producer Hal Roach .
Actor: Neighborhood House. While Charley Chase is far from being as famous as "The Big Three" (Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd) today, he's highly respected as one of the "greats" by fans of silent comedy. Chase (real name Charles Parrott) was born in Maryland, USA, in 1893.
The tragic death of Charley Chase's brother, James. Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons. In 1939, Charley Chase — already unwell, with his career on the wane and his marriage in tatters — experienced the greatest tragedy of his life when he lost his younger brother, James Parrott, at the age of just 41. Like Charley, James was a comedian, who ...
Associate Producer. 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 ...
Actor: Neighborhood House. While Charley Chase is far from being as famous as "The Big Three" (Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd) today, he's highly respected as one of the "greats" by fans of silent comedy. Chase (real name Charles Parrott) was born in Maryland, USA, in 1893.
Charley Chase. Table of Contents. Early Life and Beginnings (1893-1912) The Golden Years at Hal Roach Studios (1920-1926) The Transition to Talkies (1927-1936) The Final Years (1937-1940) Charley Chase’s Style of Comedy. Charley Chase’s Enduring Legacy.
Charley Chase. Stars. Film:South side of the 6600 block of Hollywood Boulevard. Actor| Comedian| Director| Producer| Screenwriter| Singer. Born Oct. 20, 1893in Baltimore, Md. Died June 20,...
