The Goat
“Stone is Fairbank's Only Rival. Don't Miss Seeing Him.”
Synopsis
Chuck McCarthy, an intrepid young ironworker, longs to become an actor, despite the protests of his girl, Molly O'Connors, and his family. In dashing up the frame of a building to catch actress Bijou Lamour's runaway pet monkey, he attracts the attention of the studio managers, who make him a stuntman. For a time Charles is happy executing life-risking feats and strutting around in new clothes, although the company laughs at him behind his back. When leading man Marmaduke X. Caruthers refuses to perform a particularly dangerous stunt in a war film, Chuck doubles for him and is seriously injured. The studio manager, who recognizes in the incident an opportunity to promote his star, quickly wraps Marmaduke in bandages and sends him to the hospital, while Chuck is secretly removed through the back door. The next day, the Filmcraft Company sends Chuck a check for $1,000 to keep quiet about the accident. He and Molly use the money on their honeymoon to Niagara Falls.
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Fred Stone
Chuck McCarthy
Fanny Midgley
Mrs. McCarthy
Charles McHugh
Mr. McCarthy
Rhea Mitchell
Bijou Lamour
Sylvia Ashton
The Baby Vampire
Philo McCullough
Marmaduke X. Caruthers
Winifred Greenwood
Molly O'Connors
Charles Ogle
Director Graham
Ernest Joy
Studio Manager
Clarence Geldart
Casting Director
Raymond Hatton
Jimmy Quicksilver, assistant director
Noah Beery
Cowboy
Ramon Novarro
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crisp
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- The Goat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crisp
Frances Marion
Henry Kotani
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crisp
Director
Frances Marion
Screenplay
Henry Kotani
Director of Photography
Wilfred Buckland
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Goat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Goat
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What is The Goat about?
Chuck McCarthy, an intrepid young ironworker, longs to become an actor, despite the protests of his girl, Molly O'Connors, and his family. In dashing up the frame of a building to catch actress Bijou Lamour's runaway pet monkey, he attracts the attention of the studio managers, who make him a stuntman. For a time Charles is happy executing life-risking feats and strutting around in new clothes, although the company laughs at him behind his back. When leading man Marmaduke X. Caruthers refuses to perform a particularly dangerous stunt in a war film, Chuck doubles for him and is seriously injured. The studio manager, who recognizes in the incident an opportunity to promote his star, quickly wraps Marmaduke in bandages and sends him to the hospital, while Chuck is secretly removed through the back door. The next day, the Filmcraft Company sends Chuck a check for $1,000 to keep quiet about the accident. He and Molly use the money on their honeymoon to Niagara Falls.
Who directed The Goat?
The Goat was directed by Donald Crisp.
Who stars in The Goat?
The principal cast of The Goat includes Fred Stone, Fanny Midgley, Charles McHugh, Rhea Mitchell, Sylvia Ashton.
When was The Goat released and how long is it?
The Goat was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.