Still from The Cameraman — The Cameraman (1928) — Edward Sedgwick, Buster KeatonPhotographed by Reggie Lanning and Elgin Lessley

Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton

The Cameraman

Name: The Cameraman
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1928
Duration: 74 min

United States / English / 1928 / 1h 14m

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Comedy Romance

Criterion Collection: Spine №1033
Letterboxd: 4.13/5·33.8K ratings·9.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorEdward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton

CinematographerReggie Lanning, Elgin Lessley

ComposerArthur Barrow

EditorHugh Wynn

ProducerBuster Keaton, Edward Sedgwick

Cast

Buster Keatonas Buster

Marceline Dayas Sally

Harold Goodwinas Stagg

Sidney Braceyas Editor

Harry Gribbonas Cop

Ray Cookeas Office Worker (uncredited)

Vernon Dentas Man in Tight Bathing Suit (uncredited)

Harry Keatonas Extra in Swimming Pool (uncredited)

Louise Keatonas Extra in Swimming Pool (uncredited)

Bert Moorhouseas Randall (uncredited)

Edward Brophyas Man in Bathhouse Stall with Buster (uncredited)

Richard Alexanderas The Big Sea Lion (uncredited)

William Irvingas Photographer (uncredited)

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