Asses In Public - Tv Charley Chase.wmv [ 2027 ]

Born Charles Parrott in Baltimore, Chase began in vaudeville before joining Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios. He later became a star writer and performer at Hal Roach (home of Laurel & Hardy, Our Gang). Unlike the childlike Harry Langdon or the frantic Lloyd, Chase portrayed a smooth, well-dressed everyman whose attempts to maintain dignity constantly failed.

If you find this file on an old hard drive, a dusty CD-R, or a dormant peer-to-peer node – treat it with care. Convert it, watch it, and laugh. And remember: sometimes making an ass of yourself in public is the highest form of comedy. Word count: 1,247. For further research, consult the Charley Chase Trust, the Hal Roach Studios archive, or the Silent Comedy Mafia forums. asses in public - TV Charley Chase.wmv