A hard boiled business man wants his daughter to marry for wealth, and not for love. Charley comes into the office seeking a job, and gets confused with an old geezer there as a prospective groom.


Is 'Charley My Boy!' Worth Watching Today? Is 'Charley My Boy!' a silent film worth your precious time in the modern era? The short answer is yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific taste. This 1926 comedy, starring the often-underappreciated Charley Chase, offers a delightful, if dated, glimpse into t...

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"Is 'Charley My Boy!' Worth Watching Today? Is 'Charley My Boy!' a silent film worth your precious time in the modern era? The short answer is yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific taste. This 1926 comedy, starring the often-underappreciated Charley Chase, offers a delightful, if dated, glimpse into the rapid-fire physical humor and social anxieties of its time. It's a film for those who appreciate the foundational artistry of silent slapstick, for historians of cinema, and for..."
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