Chip of the Flying U
Synopsis
A remake of a 1915 Tom Mix/Selig Western, this film was yet another silent oater (loosely) based on a story by popular pulp fiction writer Peter B. Kyne. Chip Bennett, a Flying U ranch hand-turned-cartoonist, despite being a confirmed misogynist falls in love with Della Whitmore, a lady doctor and sister of his employer.
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Hoot Gibson
Chip Bennett
Virginia Brown Faire
Dr. Della Whitmore
Philo McCullough
Duncan Whittaker
Nora Cecil
Dr. Cecil Grantham
DeWitt Jennings
J.G. Whitmore
Harry Todd
Weary
Gilbert Holmes
Shorty
Mark Hamilton
Slim
Willie Fung
Chinese Cook
Steve Clemente
Indian (as Steve Clemento)
Ben Corbett
Cowhand (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Dittmar, Lynn Reynolds, Bertha Muzzy Sinclair
- Original Title
- Chip of the Flying U
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Reynolds
Harry Dittmar, Lynn Reynolds, Bertha Muzzy Sinclair
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Reynolds
Director
Harry Dittmar
Writer
Lynn Reynolds
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chip of the Flying U
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What is Chip of the Flying U about?
A remake of a 1915 Tom Mix/Selig Western, this film was yet another silent oater (loosely) based on a story by popular pulp fiction writer Peter B. Kyne. Chip Bennett, a Flying U ranch hand-turned-cartoonist, despite being a confirmed misogynist falls in love with Della Whitmore, a lady doctor and sister of his employer.
Who directed Chip of the Flying U?
Chip of the Flying U was directed by Lynn Reynolds.
Who stars in Chip of the Flying U?
The principal cast of Chip of the Flying U includes Hoot Gibson, Virginia Brown Faire, Philo McCullough, Nora Cecil, DeWitt Jennings.
When was Chip of the Flying U released and how long is it?
Chip of the Flying U was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Chip of the Flying U based on a book or true story?
Chip of the Flying U is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bertha Muzzy Sinclair".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chip of the Flying U?
Chip of the Flying U holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).