Charles A. Bachman | |
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| Born | July 12, 1882 |
| Died | May 14, 1966 (aged 83) |
| Other names | C.A. Bachman Charles Bachman |
| Occupation | film actor |
| Years active | 1923–1940 |
Charles A. Bachman (July 12, 1882 - May 14, 1966), born Chester Arthur Bachman, was an American film comedy actor. He appeared in 29 films between 1923 and 1940 for the Hal Roach Studio, primarily in Our Gang shorts [1] and Laurel and Hardy comedies.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1923 | A Pleasant Journey | Police Sergeant | Short |
| 1923 | No Noise | Officer | Short |
| 1923 | Derby Day | Trumpeter | Short |
| 1924 | High Society | Police detective | Short |
| 1924 | The Mysterious Mystery! | Det. Jinks (mistaken 'suspeck') | Short |
| 1925 | Boys Will Be Joys | Jim, the surveyor | Short |
| 1925 | Mary, Queen of Tots | Officer | Short |
| 1926 | Monkey Business | Officer | Short |
| 1926 | The Fourth Alarm | Officer | Short |
| 1927 | Tired Business Men | Officer O'Farrell | Short |
| 1927 | The Glorious Fourth | Officer | Short |
| 1927 | Heebee Jeebees | Officer | Short |
| 1927 | Do Detectives Think? | Officer | Short, Uncredited |
| 1927 | Putting Pants on Philip | Officer | Short |
| 1927 | Dog Heaven | Officer | Short |
| 1927 | The Second Hundred Years | Short | |
| 1928 | The Circus | Cop | Uncredited |
| 1928 | Spook Spoofing | Officer | Short |
| 1928 | Crazy House | Officer | Short |
| 1928 | Old Gray Hoss | Officer Mulligan | Short |
| 1928 | Habeas Corpus | 2nd Policeman | Short, Uncredited |
| 1929 | Fancy Baggage | ||
| 1929 | Modern Love | Policeman in the rain | Uncredited |
| 1931 | Pardon Us | Insurgent Convict | Uncredited |
| 1931 | The Mad Genius | Poster Hanger | Uncredited |
| 1932 | Pack Up Your Troubles | Policeman | Uncredited |
| 1934 | Girl in Danger | Night Watchman | Uncredited [2] |
| 1935 | The Whole Town's Talking | Policeman | Uncredited |
| 1935 | Men of the Hour | Policeman | Uncredited [2] |
| 1936 | Our Relations | Police Officer | Uncredited |
| 1937 | Pick a Star | Studio Guard | Uncredited |
| 1939 | They All Come Out | Guard | Uncredited |
| 1940 | Saps at Sea | Officer | Uncredited, (final film role) |
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No Noise is the 17th entry in the Our Gang short subject comedy series. The Our Gang series was created by Hal Roach in 1922, and continued production until 1944.
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Derby Day is a 1923 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 19th Our Gang short subject to be released.
Fast Company is a 1924 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 32nd Our Gang short subject to be released.
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Spook–Spoofing is a 1928 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 70th Our Gang short to be released.
Rainy Days is a 1928 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Anthony Mack. It was the 71st Our Gang short to be released.
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