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Long considered a "holy grail" for fans, this short is exclusive to the Cut to the Chase collection and was struck from a 35mm print held at the Museum of Modern Art, making its DVD appearance an event in itself.
During this golden era, Chase directed early Laurel and Hardy shorts and helped shape the studio's signature pacing. When he stepped in front of the camera as "Charley," he perfected the two-reel comedy format (roughly 20 minutes long). Masterpieces from this period showcase his brilliant escalation of conflict. A simple lie to a spouse or a minor mix-up with a neighbor would snowball into a frantic, beautifully choreographed symphony of public humiliation and physical wit. Surviving the Transition to Sound Charley Chase MegaPack
For years, Chase's masterpieces were relegated to the shadows, available only in scratchy, public-domain prints. (a commonly used term referring to comprehensive box sets like the Sprocket Vault's "Becoming Charley Chase" and Kino Lorber’s The Charley Chase Collection , which often include over 5 hours of restored content, such as The Uneasy Three and Mighty Like A Moose ) has finally brought his genius back to the forefront.
Here is everything you need to know about the Charley Chase MegaPack, why it matters, and why it deserves a spot on your hard drive immediately.
Word spread, because a town like his smelled a mystery like a dog smells bone. Folks who had once laughed at Charley’s comedies came back as if pulled by a string. People spoke of the way the films made them remember things they had let fall into gutters: a child’s laughter hidden in a shoebox, a song hummed between two lovers before they learned the language of resentments, the small kindnesses that count far more than grand gestures. This public link is valid for 7 days
The Charley Chase MegaPack serves as a massive digital archive, compiling dozens of his finest short films, rare audio tracks, and promotional materials into a single accessible library. The package typically spans his most creative eras, offering a front-row seat to the evolution of American film comedy. The Silent Era Masterpieces (Hal Roach Studios)
While this is famously a Laurel & Hardy feature film, Charley Chase steals the show in a supporting role. He plays a loud, obnoxious, practical-joking conventioneer from Texas who torments Stan and Ollie. It highlights his incredible range and ability to play against his usual polite persona.
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His name was Charley Chase.