The Charley Chase MegaPack is a comprehensive digital collection published by Wildside Press, primarily available as an eBook. Unlike many other entries in the "MegaPack" series that focus on genre fiction, this volume celebrates one of the most prolific and influential comedians of the silent and early sound eras.
Crazy Like a Fox (1926): A highlight of his career featuring a young Oliver Hardy.
Listen for the Music: Many modern releases include newly composed scores that breathe life into the silent footage. Charley Chase MegaPack
The Persona: He played an everyman—neatly dressed, often dapper—who found himself in increasingly absurd social dilemmas.
The Columbia Years (1936–1940) – Rare & Uncensored The Charley Chase MegaPack is a comprehensive digital
You cannot buy a "Complete Charley Chase" box set from Amazon. While Criterion and Kino Lorber have released a few excellent collections (like The Charley Chase Collection volumes 1 & 2), they only scratch the surface. The Charley Chase MegaPack is the underground response to that lack of access.
For years, it was difficult to see a Charley Chase film unless you caught a scratchy 16mm print at a film festival. He was a "comedian’s comedian"—adored by industry insiders but forgotten by the general public because his movies simply weren't accessible. Listen for the Music : Many modern releases
Chase's comedic style, characterized by his deadpan delivery, exaggerated facial expressions, and adeptness at physical comedy, influenced generations of comedians, including Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis, and Steve Martin. His ability to convey humor through subtle gestures and reactions raised the bar for comedic actors and paved the way for future stars.