Widely considered Chase’s Citizen Kane . A homely couple undergoes plastic surgery independently, meets at a dance hall, and doesn't recognize each other. They proceed to have an affair with their own spouse, only to realize the hilarious horror when an old photograph surfaces. It is sophisticated, absurd, and perfect. The MegaPack features a 4K scan of this film with the original tinting.
: Before starring in his own shorts, he supervised production at Hal Roach Studios, overseeing nearly everything except Harold Lloyd’s films. The Transition to Sound Charley Chase MegaPack
Contextual pieces on the "Hal Roach" era of comedy (the studio where Chase rose to fame alongside Laurel & Hardy). Why It’s a "Solid Piece" Widely considered Chase’s Citizen Kane
The "Charley Chase MegaPack" represents comprehensive collections of silent and sound-era shorts, highlighting the comedian's pioneering "comedy of embarrassment" developed at Hal Roach Studios. Essential compilations, including Cut to the Chase and The Late Silents (1927) , showcase his transition from slapstick to character-driven comedy. Explore the Kino Lorber collection to view his work at kinolorber.com . REVIEW: Charley Chase 1927 Silents - CineMuseum, LLC It is sophisticated, absurd, and perfect