Three Ages
“A cyclone of laughs and thrills”
Synopsis
The rituals of courtship, romantic rivalry, and love play out three times as a man vies with a villain for the girl. In the Stone Age, the rivalry is set off by dinosaurs, a turtle used as a ouija board, and a round of golf with stones. In ancient Rome, the men display their brawn through a chariot race, using dogs instead of horses. In contemporary times, the man finds himself overcome by modernity, including a very fragile car.
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Top Cast
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Buster Keaton
The Boy
Margaret Leahy
The Girl
Wallace Beery
The Villain
Joe Roberts
The Girl's Father
Lillian Lawrence
The Girl's Mother
Kewpie Morgan
The Emperor / Cave Man / Roman Thug
Lionel Belmore
Undetermined Role (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
George Davis
Roman Guard Knocked Down (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
Old Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Blanche Payson
The Amazon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
September 24, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean C. Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell, Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
- Original Title
- Three Ages
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Buster Keaton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Jean C. Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell, Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
Elgin Lessley, William C. McGann
Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Buster Keaton
Director
Edward F. Cline
Director
Jean C. Havez
Writer
Joseph A. Mitchell
Writer
Clyde Bruckman
Writer
Buster Keaton
Writer
Buster Keaton
Producer
Elgin Lessley
Director of Photography
William C. McGann
Director of Photography
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Ages
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What is Three Ages about?
The rituals of courtship, romantic rivalry, and love play out three times as a man vies with a villain for the girl. In the Stone Age, the rivalry is set off by dinosaurs, a turtle used as a ouija board, and a round of golf with stones. In ancient Rome, the men display their brawn through a chariot race, using dogs instead of horses. In contemporary times, the man finds himself overcome by modernity, including a very fragile car.
Who directed Three Ages?
Three Ages was directed by Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in Three Ages?
The principal cast of Three Ages includes Buster Keaton, Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence.
When was Three Ages released and how long is it?
Three Ages was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Ages?
Three Ages holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).