What made Gene Wilder's somersault entrance so unforgettable?

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Gene Wilder's Somersault Entrance

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Willy Wonka / Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

• It instantly made Wonka feel unpredictable
• It balanced whimsy with something unsettling
• It showed Wilder's perfect comic timing
• It was iconic, but the mystery mattered more