Movies: James Parrott

Well executed but unexceptional one-reeler about a couple of incompetent paperhangers. James Parrott, brother of Charley Chase, was an equally skilled man behind the camera, later writing and directing some of Roach's best two-reelers, before he died...

A millionaire acquires a large diamond, said to be cursed. Despite the best efforts of his dutiful but fearful black valet (Oliver Hardy), it is stolen and kidnapped for ransom....

Not one but two of Charlie Chaplin impersonators, Harry Mann and Monty Banks, a film directed by Charley Chase still under the name of Charles Parrott. They go driving around town experiencing various car theft problems....

The comical, classic movie of the big city misadventures of Little Casino....

Harry is hired by a rich family to stop their daughter from entering a beauty contest....

Two lifelong friends vie for the affection of the same woman....

Sid Smith plays a chauffeur to James Parrott who helps a vamp captivate his boss while foiling a bank robbery....