Coney Island
"Your One Best Bet"
Originally released in 1917. Coney Island is a comedy film. directed by Roscoe Arbuckle. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, and Buster Keaton
Synopsis
Arbuckle escapes the watch of his domineering wife and heads for Coney Island. Keaton arrives that same day with his attractive, and rather easy, girlfriend, who is immediately stolen from him by St. John.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (70 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roscoe Arbuckle
as Fatty
Al St. John
as Old Friend of Fatty's Wife
Buster Keaton
as Rival / Cop with Moustache
Alice Mann
as Pretty Girl (uncredited)
Agnes Neilson
as Fatty's Wife (uncredited)
Joe Bordeaux
as Sledgehammer Man / Cop
Alice Lake
as Girl at Vanity Table (uncredited)
Jimmy Bryant
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Al St. John
as Old Friend of Fatty's Wife (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Comique Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coney Island about?
Arbuckle escapes the watch of his domineering wife and heads for Coney Island. Keaton arrives that same day with his attractive, and rather easy, girlfriend, who is immediately stolen from him by S...
Who directed Coney Island?
Coney Island was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
How long is Coney Island?
Coney Island has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Coney Island released?
Coney Island was released on October 29, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coney Island?
The main cast of Coney Island includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, Buster Keaton, Alice Mann, Agnes Neilson.