Charles Austin(1878-1944)
- Actor
- Writer
Charles Austin born in London, England in 1878 was an highly well-known
comic performer on the Music Hall theatre from the 1890s, became best
remembered playing the role of 'P.C. Parker' on stage and in two silent
comedy short films 'Parker's Weekend' in 1916 and 'The Exploits of
Parker' in 1918 made at the Homeland (Globe) Film Company. later
starred in talkies including Hot Heirs in 1931 and his last 'We'll
Smile Again in 1942. also a playwright and screenwriter. died in London
in 1944.
