The Films of Ben Turpin by chrisivision

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Bix32
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Quiz Description

This quiz is inspired by The Lyrics of Bernie Taupin. His name reminded me of classic comedian Ben Turpin and I thought it was high-time that there was a quiz about him.

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Questions:

Ben Turpin had what body part (and most famous attribute) supposedly insured for a million dollars by Lloyds of London?

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(Crossed) eyes

In 1915, Ben Turpin co-starred with what comic in such classic Essanay films as His New Job and A Night Out?

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Charlie Chaplin

Ben Turpin co-starred with the first western movie star nicknamed "Broncho Billy" in such films as Broncho Billy's Love Affair and Broncho Billy and the Card Sharp. What was Broncho Billy's real name (only last name needed)?

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Gilbert M. Anderson

Along with Mabel Normand and Fatty Arbuckle, Ben Turpin experienced his biggest success with what legendary silent comedy producer?

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Mack Sennett

1923's The Shriek of Araby stars Ben Turpin as a shiek, parodying what 1920's Latin lover?

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Rudolph Valentino

In 1931's Laurel and Hardy film Our Wife, Ollie is about to get married to Dulcy. Ben Turpin, the justice of the piece, ends up marrying Ollie to whom?

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Stan Laurel

Ben Turpin's final film, Saps at Sea, was also with Laurel and Hardy. He appears in a cameo as a worker in L&H's apartment complex. When their apartment goes haywire, Turpin states, "I can't understand that, they looked alright to me!" What occupation did Ben have in the building?

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plumber

Ben Turpin appeared in a 1932 Jack Oakie & WC Fields film entitled Million Dollar Legs. WC Fields is president of a country going bankrupt and in order to raise money has its citizens compete in what event held the same year?

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1932 Olympics, Los Angeles

In 1924's Yukon Jake, Ben Turpin is asleep in the snow and at first enjoys being touched by an animal with large claws. When he wakes up, he realizes his error and is chased by the (mostly-animated) animal. What kind of animal woke Ben up?

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bear

By the talkies, Ben Turpin was largely reduced to cameos. One notable role came in 1935's Keystone Hotel, an homage to silent film slapstick. When Ben, a beauty pageant judge, presents first prize to an old woman, everyone starts throwing what at him?

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pies

In the 1969 film The Comic starring Dick Van Dyke, what actor played a role clearly inspired by Ben Turpin due to his ailment?

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Mickey Rooney

Complete this Ben Turpin film title from 1926: The Prodigal __BLANK__.

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Bridegroom