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Jeffries, Jr. (1924) - Charley Chase
metaldams:
Jean Harlow appeared with Roach at 17 and Bebe Daniels was really young in those one reelers. At least Harold was in his early twenties, though.
I think people presented themselves differently back then in terms of age. My grandfather was born in 1923 and his mother was 39 when she had him. He said from his earliest memories, his mother looked like an old lady and dressed the part.
Paul Pain:
This one was definitely the finest yet. I enjoyed the tooth gag because it ended with no genuine lasting harm and a funny scene of a goat helping Charley find the tooth. Charley is definitely perfectly suited to this kind of comedy, and we're definitely building up to his two-reel masterpieces.
I read the thing about Charley Chase's legs years before I knew who he even was, so that was a flashback for sure. The glasses gags are great, and it's fun seeing James just try to be helpful and unintentionally destroy Charley. The reveal at the end was perfect, with for once the "romantic interest" being a minor thing used for a great surprise ending.
HomokHarcos:
I’m glad you all enjoyed this one, it seems to be the most liked one reeler so far.
HomokHarcos:
The person who uploaded this video and many of the other one reelers has closed their account, I can't even find them on YouTube anymore. I might have to put this on hold for now as I can't afford to be buying DVDs, maybe later down the road if they are back on YouTube or when I can buy them I will continue.
metaldams:
--- Quote from: HomokHarcos on May 12, 2022, 07:21:03 PM ---The person who uploaded this video and many of the other one reelers has closed their account, I can't even find them on YouTube anymore. I might have to put this on hold for now as I can't afford to be buying DVDs, maybe later down the road if they are back on YouTube or when I can buy them I will continue.
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That sucks, man. I have all these Chase shorts on DVD, but I understand not everybody else does and yeah, it can get expensive.
If you want to find something else to review in the meantime, do whatever you want. You got free reign.
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