There Ain't No Santa Claus
Charley has several dilemmas facing him at Christmas, all posed by his greedy, heartless landlord Noah and his family. He wants to get an expensive wristwatch for his wife, but his landlord takes it, then his other presents are switched with Noah's, and then he and Noan battle back and forth for a long white beard for their Santa Claus costumes.
- Runtime
- 22m
- Released
- 1926
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1926
Storyline
Charley has several dilemmas facing him at Christmas, all posed by his greedy, heartless landlord Noah and his family. He wants to get an expensive wristwatch for his wife, but his landlord takes it, then his other presents are switched with Noah's, and then he and Noan battle back and forth for a long white beard for their Santa Claus costumes.
Top credits
Charley Chase — Gilbert Chase
Eugenia Gilbert — Mrs. Chase - Charley's Wife
Noah Young — Noah Stout - The Landlord
Mickey Bennett — The Landlord's Son
Did you know
• Due to inflation, the $80 watch Gilbert buys his wife would cost about $1,500 in 2026.
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There are Two Santas
There Ain't No Santa Claus as a very funny Charley Chase Christmas comedy short
A Comedic Gem
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Silent
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- Color
- Black and White
