The Cameraman
“You'll laugh yourself completely out of focus!”
Synopsis
A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
AFS Presents: Buster Keaton's THE CAMERAMANOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-25
Top Cast
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Buster Keaton
Buster
Marceline Day
Sally
Harold Goodwin
Stagg
Sidney Bracey
Editor
Harry Gribbon
Cop
Ray Cooke
Office Worker (uncredited)
Vernon Dent
Man in Tight Bathing Suit (uncredited)
Harry Keaton
Extra in Swimming Pool (uncredited)
Louise Keaton
Extra in Swimming Pool (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
Randall (uncredited)
Edward Brophy
Man in Bathhouse Stall with Buster (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
The Big Sea Lion (uncredited)
William Irving
Photographer (uncredited)
Josephine the Monkey
Josephine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$797K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Bruckman, Lew Lipton, Richard Schayer
- Original Score
- Arthur Barrow
- Original Title
- The Cameraman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Worldwide Gross
- $797K
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Clyde Bruckman, Lew Lipton, Richard Schayer
Arthur Barrow
Reggie Lanning, Elgin Lessley
Hugh Wynn
Buster Keaton, Edward Sedgwick
Department Leadership Roster
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Elgin Lessley
Director of Photography
Buster Keaton
Producer
Edward Sedgwick
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cameraman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cameraman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cameraman about?
A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.
Who directed The Cameraman?
The Cameraman was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in The Cameraman?
The principal cast of The Cameraman includes Buster Keaton, Marceline Day, Harold Goodwin, Sidney Bracey, Harry Gribbon.
When was The Cameraman released and how long is it?
The Cameraman was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
How much did The Cameraman make at the box office?
The Cameraman grossed $797K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Cameraman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cameraman was composed by Arthur Barrow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cameraman?
The Cameraman holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).