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The Charley Chase Collection, Vol. 2 (Slapstick Symposium)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0738329043223
Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, Silent, NTSC
Label: Pathé Exchange
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Pathé Exchange
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Pathé Exchange
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 13, 2005
Running Time: 135 minutes
Studio: Pathé Exchange
Theatrical Release Date: July 05, 1925
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Rating: - Charlie Chase is Tops
Unlike many others, perhaps, I have been somewhat familiar with the work of Charley Chase the comedian, and later, the director of comedies.
This Kino DVD offers a good sampling of his silent films. All of them have been admirably restored. Each one is very funny, and reminds me again how fortunate we are that there are silent films that survived. There is something about the timing, pacing, and gag structure of silent films that make them endearing.
As I understand it, ... Read More
Rating:  - Pure vintage Chase
This volume brings together 5 wonderful Charley Chase shorts that showcase his comedic genius, as well as a rare short from his brother James Parrott (who went by Paul onscreen) and a very brief biography narrated by Serge Bromberg, the founder of Lobster Films (the company that puts together this great Slapstick Symposium series). Charley might not have been one of the top-ranking clowns of the silent and early sound era, but he was every bit as talented as the Big Three, and as more of his surviving ... Read More
Rating:  - Charley Chase
Some good examples of this neglected comedian, who has a pleasing personality and a command of visual gags. An excellent biography is an extra, as well as an ingenious film by Paul Parrott.
But my disc was defective, which meant one film was hard to view, and the damage was clear on the disc. UK buyers should beware that they will be subjected to customs and post-office charges for handling over and above what are listed in the Amazon bill that can amount to almost as much as the product.
Rating: - The library won't be complete without it ... and even now it's incomplete!
I'm writing this review more or less to simply confirm my fellow-reviewer's conclusion. This second volume of Charley Chase-comedies is overall as satisfying as the first. As with any other comedian, some of Chase's movies work better than others (to be funny can be very unfunny at times!), but the best are downright hilarious and besides very well structured, and even the weaker include amusing moments.
I too would like to add DOG SHY and HIS WOODEN WEDDING as my favorites included here. In ... Read More
Rating: - Great entertainment from a neglected comedian
It's wonderful to see that Kino Video is providing us with more great comedy from the silent era, especially of stars most of us might not be too familiar with. I was pleasantly surprised by this DVD right from the start: each of the six comedy shorts (averaging around 20 minutes in length) has very high production and picture quality, and I especially enjoyed the clever gags and ideas. Although this Kino Video series is called "Slapstick Symposium", I would rate Charley Chase's comedy as somewhat more ... Read More
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