The Water Nymph (1912 film)
1912 film
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The Water Nymph (also known as The Beach Flirt) is a 1912 American silent comedy split-reel short film starring Mabel Normand and directed by Mack Sennett. Normand performed her own diving stunts for the film, which was the first comedy released by Keystone Studios.
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| Directed by | Mack Sennett |
| Produced by | Mack Sennett |
| Starring | Mabel Normand |
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| Distributed by | Mutual Film |
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Running time | 8 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The film precedes and may have directly inspired the Sennett Bathing Beauties, a publicity staple first introduced in 1915.[1]
Cast
- Mabel Normand as Diving Venus
- Mack Sennett as Mack
- Ford Sterling as Mack's father
- Gus Pixley
- Fred Mace
- Edward Dillon
- Mary Maxwell as Nymph
- Mae Busch (unconfirmed)
Production
The Water Nymph was filmed on location in Venice, Los Angeles.[2]
