. . . exactly why "Dodo" was the second most popular given name for individuals of the feminine gender during the Nineteen Aughts (that is, the period from 1900 through 1909). For readers wondering what the MOST common female first name was then, how about "Bertha?" Within this CHARLEY MY BOY! Story, however, Dodo acts like her namesake bird in bending over backwards to favor a hapless loser over a well-heeled, mature, older suitor. Born too soon to become a Queen of Welfare, if Dodo's ship ever does come in, it will surely be named the TITANIC.
4 Reviews
Just because it's old doesn't make it a classic
JasonIK7526 July 2021
I watched this on Turner Classic Movies and I couldn't follow it. I don't know what that says about me, I just know that I couldn't keep track of the characters. There was the Charley who got splashed by the car, the old guy Charley and apparently the jerk at the office who insulted the boss who got confused for the young Charley. Or something. There were a couple of funny moments, but if I can't keep track of the characters it makes it impossible for me to enjoy whatever I'm watching.
A cute Charley Chase comedy
planktonrules19 September 2016
The print for "Charley My Boy!" is pretty fuzzy...due to the ravages of time. It's still very watchable and is much worse near the beginning.
This film finds Charley getting a job and falling for the boss' daughter. However, the boss has little interest in having Charley for a son-in-law...at least THAT Charley. Instead, he wants his daughter to marry a rich old Charley. But when the boss wants Charley (Chase) to stay late and work, it looks as if he wants Charley (Chase) to come to dinner! Charley is thrilled at the apparent invitation but when someone slips sleeping pills into his drink, it makes for an interesting evening!
The film has a few nice bits. The one I liked most involved a fire hydrant early in the film. But overall, it's a very pleasant and likable comedy...well worth seeing despite it being a bit fuzzy.
This film finds Charley getting a job and falling for the boss' daughter. However, the boss has little interest in having Charley for a son-in-law...at least THAT Charley. Instead, he wants his daughter to marry a rich old Charley. But when the boss wants Charley (Chase) to stay late and work, it looks as if he wants Charley (Chase) to come to dinner! Charley is thrilled at the apparent invitation but when someone slips sleeping pills into his drink, it makes for an interesting evening!
The film has a few nice bits. The one I liked most involved a fire hydrant early in the film. But overall, it's a very pleasant and likable comedy...well worth seeing despite it being a bit fuzzy.
What's in a Name?
boblipton13 October 2014
The surviving prints of this Charley Chase short don't look so good. Still, that's all right. It's a piece from Charley's peak period, a fall story, good acting and lots of good comedy gags, some of which were apparently supplied by Stan Laurel, who was working behind the camera as much as in front of it at this time. Better this than a lot of bad stuff that survives in perfect prints.
The story is that Katherine Grant has been told off to marry an old man, which she doesn't care for; Charley is looking for a job. Guess who's father he goes to work for. And guess the name of the man Miss Grant is supposed to marry.
The plot is run out fully in this two-reeler, laced with the usual fine gags that Mr. Chase's unit used to punctuate them. Miss Grant -- this would be the next to last movie she would be in -- is pretty and does some nice reactions to Charley's shenanigans. Fred Kelsey plays a cop. What more do you want? Except for a good copy?
The story is that Katherine Grant has been told off to marry an old man, which she doesn't care for; Charley is looking for a job. Guess who's father he goes to work for. And guess the name of the man Miss Grant is supposed to marry.
The plot is run out fully in this two-reeler, laced with the usual fine gags that Mr. Chase's unit used to punctuate them. Miss Grant -- this would be the next to last movie she would be in -- is pretty and does some nice reactions to Charley's shenanigans. Fred Kelsey plays a cop. What more do you want? Except for a good copy?
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