Mr. Flip
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Mr. Flip is a 1909 silent
comedy film
made by Essanay Studios
, directed by Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
and starring Ben Turpin
. This film is believed to have been the first instance of a comedian being hit in the face with a pie when Ben Turpin was struck. However, the pie Turpin was hit with was hand-held, not thrown.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
made by Essanay Studios
Essanay Studios
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company was an American motion picture studio. It is best known today for its series of Charlie Chaplin comedies of 1915.-Founding:...
, directed by Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
Broncho Billy Anderson
Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson was an American actor, writer, film director, and film producer, who is best known as the first star of the Western film genre.-Early life:...
and starring Ben Turpin
Ben Turpin
Ben Turpin was a cross-eyed American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films.-Personal life:...
. This film is believed to have been the first instance of a comedian being hit in the face with a pie when Ben Turpin was struck. However, the pie Turpin was hit with was hand-held, not thrown.