Charles Austin  (1877-1944)
Last updated: 09.10.23
p_austinc.jpgAccording to the Internet source given below, Charles Austin was English music hall comedian born in London.
His career started as one half of a double act, Lytton and Austin, in 1896. In 1908, he developed a solo act in the character of Parker, PC, an inept policeman first performed at Collins' Music Hall, Islington.From 1910 he recorded a number of comedy sketches as Parker P.C. and set up Homeland Films making several silent short films together with Billy Merson.
he continued to develop Parker, P.C. which became a play, a film and was featured in BBC radio broadcasts.
Austin was "King Rat" of the Grand Order of Water Rats for six years (1912, 1913, 1918, 1927, 1928, 1932).
He died in London.
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url15.gif I've Only Been Married a Week Charles Austin (words & music)
Charles Austin (perf.)
 
This list is arranged by composer and contains 23 works performed by Charles Austin who is featured on sheet music covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: (w&m)
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perf15.jpg Parker P.C.: Hold 'em Police Station Scene (1910) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Parker P.C.: Let 'em go Police Station Scene (1910) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Parker's Progress: Cosmopolitan Club Raid Scene; (1910) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Parker's Progress: Swell Street Police Station Scene (1910) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Ah-Ho! (1911) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg I'm Much Better Looking (1911) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg I've Only Been Married a Week (1911) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Ouh, Oh (1911) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Ugh Ooh (1911) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Parker's Appeal: Before the Tribunal (1918) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg  Parker's Appeal: Wanted for the Army (1918) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Parker at the Derby (1921) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Parker's Christening (1921) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Parker at Wembley (1925) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Parker P.C. (1930) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Poor Parker (1930) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg If I Ever Go Wrestling Again (?) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Mr. Perkins? (?) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Parker P.C. on Cofronation Day (?) Charles Austin Charles Austin (perf.)
perf15.jpg Coronation Walk (1902), The Maxwell Barrett(w&m) Charles Austin (perf.) wvicon.gif
perf15.jpg Silly Billy (1903) Maxwell Barrett(w&m) Charles Austin (perf.) Pub.
perf15.jpg  It's a Bright Look Out! (1902) George Le Brunn Edgar Bateman (words)
Charles Austin (perf.)
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perf15.jpg Look at Me Looking at You (1901) W.H. Wallis Fred E. Terry (words)
Charles Austin (perf.)
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This list is arranged in chronological order and contains 19 works by Charles Austin (1877-1944). It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located.
Title Year Attribution Remarks
       
Parker P.C.: Hold 'em Police Station Scene 1910 Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker P.C.: Let 'em go Police Station Scene 1910 Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker's Progress: Cosmopolitan Club Raid Scene; 1910 Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker's Progress: Swell Street Police Station Scene 1910 Charles Austin (perf.)
Ah-Ho! 1911 Charles Austin (perf.)
I'm Much Better Looking 1911 Charles Austin (perf.)
I've Only Been Married a Week 1911 Charles Austin (perf.)
Ouh, Oh 1911 Charles Austin (perf.)  youtube15.jpg
Ugh Ooh 1911 Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker's Appeal: Before the Tribunal 1918 Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker's Appeal: Wanted for the Army 1918 Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker at the Derby 1921 Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker's Christening 1921 Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker at Wembley 1925 Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker P.C. 1930 Charles Austin (perf.)
Poor Parker 1930 Charles Austin (perf.)
If I Ever Go Wrestling Again ? Charles Austin (perf.)
Mr. Perkins? ? Charles Austin (perf.)
Parker P.C. on Cofronation Day ? Charles Austin (perf.)
     Composer Title Performer
       
youtube15.jpg C. Austin Ouh, Oh (1911 (2:44) C. Austin