CHARLEY CHASE
Charley Chase
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 19, 1893
Deathday: June 20, 1940
Place of Birth: 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
Starring
2009·
The Parrott ChaseHimself - archival footage
(archive footage)
(archive footage)
1970·
4 Clowns(archive footage)
1963·
30 Years of Fun(archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
1960·
When Comedy Was Kingedited from 'Movie Night' (archive footage)
archive footage
Self (archive footage)
1940·
His Bridal FrightCharley
1940·
South of the BoudoirCharley Chase
1940·
The HecklerNoisy
1939·
The Sap Takes a WrapCharley
Charley Chase
1939·
Skinny the MoocherCharley Chase
1939·
Teacher's PestCharley Chase
1939·
The Awful GoofCharley
1939·
Rattling RomeoCharley
1938·
Time Out for TroubleCharley
1938·
The Mind NeederCharley Chase
1938·
Many Sappy ReturnsCharley Chase
Professor Chase
1938·
A Nag in the BagRacetrack Announcer (voice)
1938·
Pie a la MaidCharley
1937·
The Grand HooterCharley Chase
1937·
From Bad to WorseCharley Chase
Charley Chase
1937·
Calling All DoctorsCharley Chase
1937·
The Big SquirtCharley Chase
1937·
Man Bites LovebugCharles Clayfoot Chase
1937·
Hollywood PartyCharley Chan Chase, Co-Host
1936·
Vamp Till ReadyCharley
1936·
Neighborhood HouseCharley Chase
Charley Chase
1936·
Kelly the SecondDr. J. Willoughby Klum
1936·
On the Wrong TrekCharley Chase
Charley
1935·
Okay Toots!Charley
1935·
Life Hesitates at 40Charley Chase
1935·
Public Ghost # 1Charley Chase
1935·
Southern ExposureColonel Charley Chase / Pappy Chase
Charley
1935·
Nurse to You!Charley
1935·
Poker at EightCharley
1934·
You Said a Hatful!Charley
1934·
It Happened One DayCharley
1934·
I'll Take VanillaCharley
1934·
Something SimpleCharley
1934·
Four PartsCharley
1934·
Another Wild IdeaCharley
Charley Chase
1934·
Fate's FatheadCharley Chase
1934·
The Cracked Ice ManCharley Chase
1933·
Sherman Said ItCharley
1933·
His Silent RacketCharley
1933·
Midsummer MushCharley
1933·
Nature in the WrongCharley Chase
1933·
Fallen ArchesCharley Chase
1933·
Luncheon at TwelveCharley Chase
1933·
Arabian TightsCharley
1933·
Sons of the DesertCharley
1932·
Now We'll Tell OneCharley
1932·
The Tabasco KidCharley / Francisco Murietta
1932·
Mr. BrideCharley
1932·
Young IronsidesFearless
1932·
First in WarSgt. Chase
1932·
In Walked CharleyMr. Chase
1932·
The Nickel NurserCharley Chase
1932·
Girl GriefCharley
Charley Chase
1931·
What a Bozo!Charley Chase
1931·
Skip the Maloo!Duke Chase
1931·
One of the SmithsCharley Chase / Zeb Smith Jr.
1931·
Little DaddyChubby (singing voice)
1931·
Thundering TenorsCharles A. Chase
Charley
1931·
Rough SeasPvt. Charley Chase
1931·
The Panic Is OnCharley Chase
1931·
Hasty MarriageCharley Chase
1931·
Messing AroundCarlos
Carlitos
1930·
Hey, skirts!Charley
1930·
A gray in the airCarlos Chase
1930·
Girl ShockCharley
1930·
Fast WorkCharley
Charley Chase
1930·
All Teed UpMr Chase
1930·
Looser Than LooseCharley
1930·
Dollar DizzyCharley Chase
1930·
The Real McCoyCharley
1930·
High C'sSgt. Charles Augustus Chase
1930·
Whispering WhoopeeCharley
1930·
Keep the Bomb1930·
Gold Diggers1930·
Follies of loveCarlos
1930·
The golfer1930·
The golf player1929·
Modern LoveJohn Jones
1929·
Stepping OutCharley
1929·
Crazy FeetCharley
1929·
Snappy SneezerCharley
1929·
The Big SquawkCharley
1929·
Movie NightCharley Chase
1929·
Great Gobs!Charley - 1st Sailor
1929·
Thin TwinsCharley
1929·
Loud SoupCharley Chase
1929·
Off to BuffaloCharley Chase
1929·
Ruby LipsCharley
1929·
Leaping LoveCharley Chase
1928·
Chasing HusbandsCharley
1928·
Limousine LoveThe Groom
1928·
The BoosterCharley
1928·
All Parts1928·
Is Everybody Happy?Charley
Charley
1928·
The Fight PestCharley
1928·
Aching Youth1928·
The Family Group1928·
All for Nothing1927·
A One Mama ManWillie Shoemaker / Count Tosky
1927·
The Sting of StingsCharley
1927·
Assistant WivesCharley - the Husband
1927·
UsCharley
1927·
The Glorious FourthTop Hat Inebriate
1927·
The Way of All PantsCharley
1927·
Now I'll Tell OneCharley
1927·
Forgotten SweetiesThurston
1927·
Call of the CuckooAsylum Inmate
1927·
Fluttering HeartsCharley
Charley
Charley
Charley
1927·
Are Brunettes Safe?The Newspaper Columnist / Bud Gordon
1927·
Many Scrappy ReturnsCharley
Charley
Charley
1926·
Mum's the WordCharlie - the Son
1926·
Charley My Boy!Charley
1926·
Mama BehaveCharles Chase / Jim Chase
1926·
Be Your AgeCharley - the Bashful Clerk
1926·
Tell 'Em NothingGladstone, The Great Lover
1926·
Dog ShyCharley
1926·
Crazy Like a FoxWilson
1926·
Long Fliv the KingCharles Chase
1926·
Mighty Like a MooseMr. Moose - The Husband
1926·
Bromo and JulietCharley
1926·
Thundering FleasMustachioed wedding guest
1926·
Merry WidowerHobo in Oyster Bar (uncredited)
Charley
1925·
Looking for SallyJimmy Jump
1925·
Hello Baby!Jimmy Jump
1925·
Fighting FluidJimmy Jump
1925·
Big Red Riding HoodJimmy Jump
1925·
Bad BoyJimmie
1925·
The Uneasy ThreeJimmie Jump
Jimmy Jump
Jamison Jump
1925·
Isn't Life Terrible?The Husband
1925·
His Wooden WeddingThe Groom
1925·
Innocent HusbandsMelvin
1925·
The Rat's KnucklesJimmy Jump
The Young Married Man
1925·
What Price Goofy?Jamison
1925·
Hard BoiledCharley
1925·
The Family EntranceJimmy Jump
1924·
Just a MinuteJimmy Jump
1924·
Stolen GoodsJimmy Jump
1924·
Jeffries, Jr.1924·
Publicity PaysJimmy Jump
1924·
Don't Forget1924·
Hard KnocksJimmie Jump
1924·
Powder and Smoke1924·
One of the FamilyJimmy Jump
1924·
Just a Real Good CarJimmy Jump
1924·
At First SightJimmy Jump
1924·
The Poor FishJimmie Jump
1924·
Sittin' PrettyJimmy Jump
1924·
Jubilo, Jr.Director
1924·
Accidental AccidentsJimmy Jump
1924·
All WetJimmie Jump
1924·
Too Many MammasJimmy Jump
1924·
Young OldfieldJimmy
1924·
April FoolJimmy Jump
1924·
Outdoor PajamasJimmy Jump
1924·
A Ten-Minute EggJimmy Jump
1924·
The 'Fraidy CatJimmy Jump
1924·
Seeing Nellie HomeCharley
1924·
The Royal RazzJimmy Jump
1924·
Bungalow BoobsJimmy Jump - The Newlywed Husband
1924·
Why Men WorkJimmy Jump
1924·
Why Husbands Go MadJimmy Jump
1924·
Position WantedJimmie Jump
1924·
Love's DetourJimmie Jump
1924·
The Perfect LadyJimmy Jump
1924·
Sweet DaddyJimmy Jump
Boyd Fielding (as Charles Parrott)
1923·
Jack Frost1923·
Long Live the King1923·
Her Dangerous PathGlen Harper
1923·
Sold at Auction!Customer (uncredited)
1922·
The Dumb-BellActor wearing top hat
1922·
The Stone Age1922·
In the Movies1921·
Big Game1921·
The Hustler1921·
Blue Sunday1921·
His Best Girl1920·
Why Go Home?1920·
The Nickel Snatchercameo
1920·
Italian Love1920·
April FoolSupporting Character
1920·
When Spirits Move1920·
Married to OrderThe Suitor
1920·
Mystic Mush1920·
Way Out WestGrizzled Gambler (uncredited)
1920·
MoonshineScorekeeper / Revenue Officer
1920·
Kids Is Kids1920·
Live and Learn1920·
Don't Rock the BoatShip's Officer
1919·
All at Sea1919·
Rolling StoneBearded anarchist
1919·
Her Tender Feet1919·
Ship AhoyHenchman (uncredited)
1918·
Hello Trouble1918·
He's In AgainPiano Player (as Charles Parrott)
1918·
PlaymatesDope fiend
1917·
Chased Into LoveCharley
1915·
Hash House MashersThe Star Boarder
The False Friend
1915·
A Lucky LeapLizzie's Boy Friend
1915·
Colored VillainyThe Traveler
1915·
Peanuts and BulletsThe Accordian Player Boarder
1915·
The Rent JumpersA Young Boarder
Boyfriend
Cop (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
1915·
Love in ArmorThe Suitor
1915·
A One Night StandAudience Spectator (uncredited)
Ticket Box Man / Man in Front Row (uncredited)
Fight Spectator / Man at the Dance (uncredited)
1915·
Love, Loot and CrashHarold, Dora's Suitor
1915·
A Versatile VillainPete - Assistant Baggage Clerk
1915·
A Favorite FoolThe Circus Spieler
Audience Member (uncredited)
The Artist
1914·
Mabel's New JobBoarder
1914·
Cursed by His BeautyThe Art Teacher
1914·
Fatty's Magic PantsParty Guest (uncredited)
1914·
He Loved the LadiesThe Husband's Pal
Staring Man in Theater (uncredited)
1914·
Those Love PangsMovie Patron (uncredited)
1914·
The KnockoutSpectator (uncredited)
1914·
Mabel at the WheelRace Spectator (uncredited)
1914·
Gentlemen of NerveSpectator at Entrance (uncredited)
1914·
The Noise of Bombs3rd Desperado
Gussie Birdie the Shoe Clerk (uncredited)
Ambrose's Buddy
Cafe Patron - In from the Mines
1914·
Mabel's BlunderBilly Bronx
1914·
His Musical CareerPiano Store Manager
1914·
The RoundersDiner
1914·
His New ProfessionNephew
1914·
The PlumberBystander
1914·
How Heroes Are MadeThe Boy Friend's Chum
Faro Bill
1914·
The Love Thief1914·
Zip, the DodgerCustomer in Second Group (uncredited)
1914·
The Anglers1914·
Hello, MabelMabel's Boss
1914·
Her Last Chance1914·
Those Country KidsCop
1914·
Such a Cook1914·
Love and Salt Water1914·
A Gambling Rube(unconfirmed)
1914·
Across the Hall(unconfirmed)
1914·
A Coat's TaleThe Tramp
1914·
The MasqueraderActor
1914·
Mabel's Busy DaySpectator
1914·
Dough and DynamiteCustomer
Production
Director
1945·
Off Again, On AgainStory
1944·
Open Season for SapsStory
1939·
Boom Goes the GroomDirector
1939·
Static in the AtticDirector
1939·
Mutiny on the BodyDirector
1939·
The Sap Takes a WrapScreenplay
1939·
Saved by the BelleDirector, Associate Producer
1938·
Flat Foot StoogesAssociate Producer, Director, Writer
1938·
Mutts to YouAssociate Producer, Director
1938·
Tassels in the AirAssociate Producer, Director
1938·
Ankles AwayDirector
1938·
The Old Raid MuleDirector
1938·
Halfway to HollywoodDirector
1938·
Pie a la MaidScreenplay
1938·
Many Sappy ReturnsScreenplay, Story
1938·
A Nag in the BagDirector
1938·
Termites of 1938Associate Producer
Director, Associate Producer
1937·
Oh, What a Knight!Director
1937·
Man Bites LovebugAssociate Producer
1937·
Gracie at the BatAssociate Producer
1936·
On the Wrong TrekDirector
1936·
Neighborhood HouseDirector, Writer
Director
1936·
Vamp Till ReadyWriter, Director
1935·
Public Ghost # 1Director
1935·
Southern ExposureDirector
Director
1935·
Nurse to You!Director
1935·
Poker at EightDirector
Director
1935·
Okay Toots!Director
1935·
Life Hesitates at 40Director
1934·
Something SimpleDirector, Writer
1934·
Four PartsDirector
1934·
Another Wild IdeaDirector
Director
1934·
Music in Your HairDirector
1934·
Fate's FatheadDirector
1934·
The Cracked Ice ManDirector
1934·
You Said a Hatful!Director
1934·
It Happened One DayDirector
1934·
I'll Take VanillaDirector
1933·
Arabian TightsDirector
1933·
Sherman Said ItDirector
1933·
His Silent RacketDirector
1933·
Midsummer MushDirector
1933·
Nature in the WrongDirector
1933·
Sons of the DesertWriter
1933·
Luncheon at TwelveDirector
Director
1926·
Crazy Like a FoxWriter
1926·
Tell 'Em NothingWriter
1923·
Before the PublicDirector
1923·
Jack FrostDirector
Director
1923·
Jus' Passin' ThroughStory, Director
1923·
Dear Ol' PalDirector
1923·
Sold at Auction!Director
1923·
A Tough WinterDirector
1922·
Do Me a FavorDirector
1922·
Hot Off the PressDirector
1922·
Bone DryDirector
1922·
365 DaysDirector
1922·
Touch all the BasesWriter
1922·
Years to ComeWriter, Director
1922·
Newly RichDirector
1922·
The Stone AgeDirector
1922·
In the MoviesDirector
1922·
The Old Sea DogDirector
1922·
Blow 'Em UpDirector
1922·
Full o' PepDirector
1922·
The Dumb-BellDirector
1921·
On LocationDirector
1921·
Fifteen MinutesDirector
1921·
Rush OrdersDirector
1921·
Blue SundayDirector
1921·
His Best GirlDirector
1921·
At the RingsideDirector
1921·
What a Whopper!Director
1920·
Getting His GoatDirector
1920·
Red Hot HottentottsDirector
1920·
The Nickel SnatcherDirector
1920·
Italian LoveDirector
1920·
Call a Taxi!Director
1920·
April FoolDirector
1920·
When Spirits MoveDirector
1920·
Married to OrderDirector
1920·
Mystic MushDirector
1920·
Kids Is KidsDirector
1920·
Don't Rock the BoatDirector
1920·
A London BobbyDirector
1920·
Fresh PaintDirector
1920·
Waltz Me AroundDirector
1920·
MoonshineDirector
1920·
All Dressed UpDirector
1919·
Don't Park HereWriter, Director
1919·
Tough LuckDirector
1919·
Order in the CourtDirector
Director
1919·
All at SeaDirector
1919·
Her First False HareDirector
1919·
Coppers and ScentsDirector
1919·
One Night OnlyDirector
1919·
Her Tender FeetWriter, Director
1919·
Ship AhoyWriter, Director
1919·
Hop to It, BellhopDirector
1919·
Rolling StoneDirector
1919·
The FlirtsDirector
1919·
The Floor BelowDirector
1918·
Hello TroubleDirector
1918·
PlaymatesDirector
1918·
He's In AgainDirector
1918·
Bright and EarlyDirector
1917·
There's Many a FoolWriter, Director
1917·
His Merry Mix-UpWriter, Director
1917·
The Cloud PuncherWriter, Director
1917·
Chased Into LoveWriter, Director
1916·
Hearts and SparksDirector
1916·
A Dash of CourageDirector
Writer, Director
1915·
A Hash House FraudDirector
1914·
Their Fatal BumpingDirector
1914·
How Heroes Are MadeDirector
1914·
The Love ThiefDirector
1914·
The AnglersDirector