The Goat
"A great short delivered with wit, imagination and hilarious physical comedy"
Originally released in 1921. The Goat is a comedy film. directed by Malcolm St. Clair. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, and Joe Roberts
Synopsis
A series of misadventures occur when Buster is mistaken for a criminal on the lam.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1921
104 years ago
Runtime
0h 23m
23 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (164 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Buster Keaton
as The Goat
Virginia Fox
as The Police Chief's Daughter
Joe Roberts
as Police Chief
Malcolm St. Clair
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Edward F. Cline
as Cop by Telephone Pole (uncredited)
Jean C. Havez
as Detective (uncredited)
Joe Keaton
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Louise Keaton
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Myra Keaton
as Minor Role (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Buster Keaton Productions
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Goat about?
A series of misadventures occur when Buster is mistaken for a criminal on the lam.
Who directed The Goat?
The Goat was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
How long is The Goat?
The Goat has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was The Goat released?
The Goat was released on May 15, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Goat?
The main cast of The Goat includes Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts, Malcolm St. Clair, Edward F. Cline.
Is The Goat worth watching?
The Goat has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 164 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.