--- product_id: 36821520 title: "Ben Turpin Comedy Classics - Turpin Time (Broke In China / A Harem Knight / Why Ben Bolted / Yukon Jake) (Silent)" brand: "various, ben turpin" price: "S$20" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/36821520-ben-turpin-comedy-classics-turpin-time-broke-in-china-harem store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Ben Turpin Comedy Classics - Turpin Time (Broke In China / A Harem Knight / Why Ben Bolted / Yukon Jake) (Silent) **Brand:** various, ben turpin **Price:** S$20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ben Turpin Comedy Classics - Turpin Time (Broke In China / A Harem Knight / Why Ben Bolted / Yukon Jake) (Silent) by various, ben turpin - **How much does it cost?** S$20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/36821520-ben-turpin-comedy-classics-turpin-time-broke-in-china-harem) ## Best For - various, ben turpin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted various, ben turpin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Ben Turpin and his trademark crossed-eyes shot to super-stardom when he joined Mack Sennett's studio in 1917. At the height of his career he would introduce himself with, "I'm Ben Turpin; I make $3000 a week." Hardly an overnight success, he had worked for decades in the circus, vaudeville, burlesque and film before being signed by Sennett. There, his comic potential was maximized by casting him against type, as in A Harem Knight where he plays a sophisticated playboy. With the advent of sound motion pictures, he retired, having made a fortune with wise real estate investment. He occasionally returned to movies for highly-paid cameos. Viewing his work almost a century later, he is still hilarious. Broke In China (1927): A penniless sailor chases an exotic hoochie-coochie girl in a Shanghai bar and winds up having his entire life turned inside-out. A Harem Knight (1926): The Rajah's beautiful daughter flees the palace to elope, but inadvertently hides in the apartment of international love pirate Rodney St. Clair. Why Ben Bolted (1917): Hobo pals Ben and Paddy ride a boxcar into town without a cent in their pocket. However, with the help of the small printing press in Paddy's suitcase, which churns out great-looking counterfeit bills, the boys are soon living the good life. Yukon Jake (1924): Fearless Sheriff Cyclone Bill maintains law and order in Mustang Gulch until crazy killer Yukon Jake rides into town aiming to take over. The climax contains some wild early special effects with an animated bear. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Actors | Ben Turpin | | Asin | B004YOEGA8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #11,923 in Comedy (Movies & TV) | | Director | Various | | Item Model Number | 11263397 | | Media Format | Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Silent | | Mpaa Rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Number Of Discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces | | Release Date | November 9, 2022 | | Run Time | 1 hour and 46 minutes | | Studio | Alpha Video | ## Images ![Ben Turpin Comedy Classics - Turpin Time (Broke In China / A Harem Knight / Why Ben Bolted / Yukon Jake) (Silent) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nD01VnfDL.jpg) ![Ben Turpin Comedy Classics - Turpin Time (Broke In China / A Harem Knight / Why Ben Bolted / Yukon Jake) (Silent) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wQBzjosWL.jpg) ![Ben Turpin Comedy Classics - Turpin Time (Broke In China / A Harem Knight / Why Ben Bolted / Yukon Jake) (Silent) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fMzkGJ69S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Wouldn't Play *by on Reviewed in the United States June 6, 2021* Arrived over night, no visible damage. DVD would freeze, play, then freeze again, then skip way forward, etc. Tried using a cleaner disk on my player but this disk still froze, skipped, forward, etc again. Asked Amazon for refund which was issued immediatly. Amazon gets five stars but the manufacturer of this DVD should get zero stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ More unrestored silent classics from the cross-eyed clown. *by on Reviewed in the United States February 24, 2012* Broke In China (1927): (This is now fully restored on the Mack Sennett Collection from Flicker AlleyThe Mack Sennett Collection, Vol. One [Blu-ray].) A penniless sailor chases an exotic hoochie-coochie girl in a Shanghai bar and winds up having his entire life turned inside-out.A Harem Knight (1926): The Rajah's beautiful daughter flees the palace to elope, but inadvertently hides in the apartment of international love pirate Rodney St. Clair.Why Ben Bolted (1917): Hobo pals Ben and Paddy ride a boxcar into town without a cent in their pocket. However, with the help of the small printing press in Paddy's suitcase, which churns out great-looking counterfeit bills, the boys are soon living the good life.Yukon Jake (1924): Fearless Sheriff Cyclone Bill maintains law and order in Mustang Gulch until crazy killer Yukon Jake rides into town aiming to take over. The climax contains some wild early special effects with an animated bear. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Turpin Time *by on Reviewed in the United States October 29, 2012* This is a wonderful collection of Ben Turpin's work from the silent era. I've always loved his work and was very excited to find a compilation of his films available on DVD. My only complaint is that these are un-restored films. Much is lost from these films because of the vey poor quality of the prints from which they were made. I watched the films, in restored condition on Turner Classics and had hoped for something like that in terms of quality. That is not the case. Still, a joy to watch. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/36821520-ben-turpin-comedy-classics-turpin-time-broke-in-china-harem](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/36821520-ben-turpin-comedy-classics-turpin-time-broke-in-china-harem) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-10-27*