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6.1/10
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The simple-minded son of a rich financier must find his own way in the world.The simple-minded son of a rich financier must find his own way in the world.The simple-minded son of a rich financier must find his own way in the world.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Katherine Albert
- Hattie
- (uncredited)
George Berrell
- Jim Hardy from Arizona
- (uncredited)
Henry Clauss
- Valet
- (uncredited)
Alfred Hollingsworth
- Hathaway
- (uncredited)
Helen Holte
- Henrietta Reynolds
- (uncredited)
Jeffrey Williams
- Hutchins
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFeature-film debut of Buster Keaton.
- GoofsWhen Bertie's car pulls up to the house after the aborted wedding, the front gate is closed, but when he gets out of the car it is wide open.
- Alternate versionsIn 1995, Film Preservation Associates copyrighted a version with an orchestral score; no details were specified on the print.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow (1987)
Featured review
Some very good moments but not fully sustained
Keaton plays a character that is somewhat bewildered by life-he meets the wrong train, he asks permission to quit winning at gambling, he is even inept in getting arrested. All is done with his deadpan expression and his intense eyes. This combination of innocence adrift in a life of circumstances provides Keaton with ample humorous moments. At times, I found the comedy to be somewhat muted; yet the pacing was well done and the stock market scenes are thoroughly delightful. `The Saphead' is not on a par with `The General', Sherlock, Jr.', or `Seven Chances', but the film has its share of riches for the viewer.
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- dhoffman
- Mar 17, 2001
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- The New Henrietta
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- Runtime1 hour 17 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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