Ben Turpin

Ben Turpin

September 18, 1869

Bernard "Ben" Turpin was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films.

Known For

7 titles
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Saps at Sea

Saps at Sea

1940 · 56m · Movie

Oliver suffers a nervous breakdown as a result of working in a horn factory, but after he follows doctor's orders about getting some sea air, he finds an ex-con is aboard.

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The Champion

The Champion

1915 · 31m · Movie

Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove...

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His New Job

His New Job

1915 · 22m · Movie

Charlie is trying to get a job in a movie. After causing difficulty on the set, he is told to help the carpenter. When one of the actors doesn't show, Charlie is given a chance to act but instead enters a dice game. When he does f...

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4
A Night Out

A Night Out

1915 · 34m · Movie

After a visit to a pub, Charlie and Ben cause a ruckus at a posh restaurant. Charlie later finds himself in a compromising position at a hotel with the head waiter's wife.

5.9
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A Burlesque on Carmen

A Burlesque on Carmen

1915 · 31m · Movie

A gypsy seductress is sent to sway a goofy officer to allow a smuggling run.

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The Golden Age of Comedy

The Golden Age of Comedy

1957 · 1h 19m · Movie

A compilation of scenes featuring some of the best-known comics from the silent era in their best films.

7.1
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Lighthouse Love

Lighthouse Love

1932 · 18m · Movie

Two marines stationed in the Chinese port of Hang Chow decide to swear off women and join the lighthouse patrol.

5.8