Mixed Flats

Mixed Flats is a 1915 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.

Mixed Flats
Ben Walker and Oliver Hardy (right) in a publicity still from Mixed Flats
Directed by	Will Louis (aka:Willard Louis)
Written by	Will Louis
Produced by	Arthur Hotaling
Starring	Ben Walker
Release date	April 20, 1915 (1915-04-20)
Country	United States
Languages	Silent film English intertitles

Plot

Jack Robbins hires a maid to clean his apartment before his wife arrives. The situation escalates into a series of comedic misunderstandings and chaotic events, with Oliver Hardy appearing as Bob White, contributing to the humor and mishaps. The film showcases early 20th-century American silent comedy, reflecting the humor and social dynamics of the time.^[1]

Cast

• Ben Walker as Jack Robbins
• Oliver Hardy as Bob White
• Frances Ne Moyer as Mrs. Robbins
• Mabel Paige as Slavey
• Nellie Farron as Mrs. Blake
• Ed Lawrence as Minister Blake
• William H. Hopkins as A Janitor^[2]

Production

• Director: Will Louis
• Producer: Arthur Hotaling
• Release date: April 20, 1915
• Country: United States
• Language: Silent (English intertitles)
• Format: Black-and-white^[3]

Significance

• Mixed Flats* is notable for featuring Oliver Hardy in an early role before he became famous as part of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. The film represents a classic example of early American silent short comedy.^[4]

See also

• List of American films of 1915
• Oliver Hardy filmography