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The Goat (1921) | Criteria

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The Goat

English • 1921 • 23m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair

Synopsis

A series of misadventures occur when Buster is mistaken for a criminal on the lam.

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Starring Buster Keaton
Position 8
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March 2023
Position 34

Credits

Crew

DirectorBuster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair

WriterBuster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair

CinematographerElgin Lessley

ProducerJoseph M. Schenck

Cast

Buster Keatonas The Goat

Virginia Foxas The Police Chief's Daughter

Joe Robertsas Police Chief

Malcolm St. Clairas Cab Driver (uncredited)

Edward F. Cline

as Cop by Telephone Pole (uncredited)

Jean C. Havezas Detective (uncredited)

Joe Keatonas Minor Role (uncredited)

Louise Keatonas Minor Role (uncredited)

Myra Keatonas Minor Role (uncredited)