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Still from The Haunted House — The Haunted House (1921) — Edward F. Cline, Buster KeatonPhotographed by Elgin Lessley

Poster for The Haunted House

Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton

The Haunted House

English / 1921 / 19m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.64/5·12.1K ratings·3.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A bank teller becomes involved with a hold-up, counterfeiters and a theatrical troupe posing as spooks in a haunted house.

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Starring Buster Keaton
Position 5
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March 2023
Position 37

Credits

Crew

DirectorEdward F. Cline, Buster Keaton

WriterEdward F. Cline, Buster Keaton

CinematographerElgin Lessley

ProducerJoseph M. Schenck

Cast

Buster Keatonas Bank Clerk

Virginia Foxas Bank President's Daughter

Joe Robertsas Bank Cashier

Edward F. Clineas Customer in Bank

Natalie Talmadgeas Fainting Female Bank Customer (uncredited)

Dorothy Cassilas Flirty Bank Customer (uncredited)

Mark Hamiltonas Tallest Ghost (uncredited)

Paddy McGuireas Crook (uncredited)

The Haunted House (1921) | Criteria