One man's imaginary illnesses cause very real chaos in 20 minutes flat.
Charley is a hypochondriac who is driving his family, his friends and his doctor crazy.
Acting
Chase's hypochondriac meltdowns are masterclass silent-era timing.
Direction
Lamont packs three acts of chaos into 20 tight minutes.
Director
Charles Lamont
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Charley Chase was Hal Roach's secret weapon—this two-reeler format let him perfect the slow-burn-to-explosion rhythm that influenced later screwball comics.
1937 hypochondria comedy hits different post-pandemic; audiences now wince-laugh at germ obsession rather than pure slapstick.
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