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The Scarecrow (1920) | Criteria

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The Scarecrow

English • 1920 • 19m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton

Synopsis

Two farmhands compete for the love of the farmer's daughter.

Included in
Isabella Rossellini’s Adventures in Moviegoing
Position 2
Included in
Starring Buster Keaton
Position 3
Included in
March 2023
Position 81

Credits

Crew

DirectorEdward F. Cline, Buster Keaton

WriterBuster Keaton, Edward F. Cline

CinematographerElgin Lessley

EditorBuster Keaton

Cast

Buster Keatonas Farmhand

Edward F. Clineas Hit-and-Run Truck Driver (uncredited)

Joe Keatonas Farmer (uncredited)

Joe Robertsas Farmhand (uncredited)

Sybil Seelyas Farmer's Daughter (uncredited)

Al St. Johnas Man with Motorbike (uncredited)