Flipper

Flipper (1964)

5 continuity mistakes in season 1 - chronological order

(3 votes)

The Gulf Between - S1-E4

Continuity mistake: Bud is lying on a surf board, talking to Flipper. During different camera angles, his position on the board changes. He goes from the middle to almost the top. At the end of the scene, in the wide-shot, he's always to the end of the board. He also goes from being centered with a foot on each side of the board to being on the left-side with just that foot in the water. (00:13:20 - 00:14:20)

Jai Rodrigue

Not Necessarily Gospel - S1-E7

Continuity mistake: Hap puts his hand around Bud's side. Camera angle switches, his arm is on Bud's shoulder. Another switch his hand is no longer on Bud. Camera angle switches once again and Hap's hand is being removed from Bud's shoulder. (00:16:39 - 00:17:00)

Jai Rodrigue

Flipper and the Elephant: Part 1 - S1-E24

Continuity mistake: Simpson is trying to pull a baby elephant onto his boat when the rope snaps, causing him to fall into the water port side. You can see the end of the broken rope going with him. Next camera angle, the rope is wrapped around the cleat and Simpson is being towed behind the stern. (00:18:55)

Jai Rodrigue

Gift Dolphin - S2-E23

Deliberate mistake: After Bud overhears the plans for Flipper, he decides to hide his dolphin. When he boards the skiff, there are two flipped wide shots before they head out. Note the reversed dock, launch, and "Whaler" on the skiff.

Super Grover

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