Peeping Pete(1913)

Peeping Pete is a silent slapstick comedy from the Keystone era. Pete's voyeuristic antics—spying on his neighbor's wife through a knothole in the fence—quickly spiral into chaos when the neighbor spots him. What follows is a frantic chase across town, with the neighbor, sheriff, and family members in hot pursuit. Fatty Arbuckle plays Pete's own wife, adding another layer of comedic confusion to the mayhem. This short captures the physical humor and rapid-fire gags that defined early cinema, with Sterling delivering a memorable turn as the irate neighbor. The film's breakneck pacing and absurdist premise showcase the inventive comedy that made Keystone shorts beloved by audiences of the 1910s.