Charlie Chase

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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. Chase was the elder brother of comedian/director James Parrott.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 20, 1893 (Baltimore), Died June 20, 1940 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, speaker

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-28984	10-in.	11/26/1923	Down on the farm (They all ask for you)	Hugo Frey ; The Manhattan Merrymakers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	MVR-52026	16-in.	4/23/1929	The big squawk	Gus Arnheim Orchestra	Motion picture soundtrack : Jazz/dance band	speaker
Victor	MVR-52027	16-in.	4/23/1929	The big squawk	Gus Arnheim Orchestra	Motion picture soundtrack : Jazz/dance band	speaker
Victor	MVR-52028	16-in.	4/23/1929	The big squawk	Gus Arnheim Orchestra	Motion picture soundtrack : Jazz/dance band	speaker
Victor	BRC-70952	10-in.	11/13/1931	Down on the farm (They all ask for you)	Gene Kardos Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	songwriter
Columbia	81155	10-in.	7/31/1923	Down on the farm	Eddie Elkins' Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Columbia	W149936	10-in.	1/30/1930	Down on the farm	Buddy Morgan and his Veterans	Male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Edison	9055	10-in.	7/2/1923	Down on the farm (They all ask for you)	Green Brothers' Novelty Band	Jazz/dance band	songwriter

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Wikipedia: Charley Chase

IMDb: Charlie Chase

LCNAR: Chase, Charley, 1893-1940 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87914421

Wikidata: Charley Chase - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q726089

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