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The Blacksmith

“... and the muscles of his brawny arms, were strong as rubber bands.”

Synopsis

Buster clowns around in a blacksmith's shop until he and the smithy get in a fight which sends the smithy to jail. Buster helps several customers with horses, then destroys a Rolls Royce while fixing the car parked next to it.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 21, 1922

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair
Screenplay & Story
Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair
Original Title
The Blacksmith
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
23m
Production Studios
First National Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair

Screenplay & Story

Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair

Producers

Joseph M. Schenck

Department Leadership Roster

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Director

Malcolm St. Clair

Malcolm St. Clair

Director

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Writer

Malcolm St. Clair

Malcolm St. Clair

Writer

Joseph M. Schenck

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Blacksmith.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blacksmith

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Blacksmith about?

Buster clowns around in a blacksmith's shop until he and the smithy get in a fight which sends the smithy to jail. Buster helps several customers with horses, then destroys a Rolls Royce while fixing the car parked next to it.

Who directed The Blacksmith?

The Blacksmith was directed by Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair.

Who stars in The Blacksmith?

The principal cast of The Blacksmith includes Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts, Edward F. Cline, Malcolm St. Clair.

When was The Blacksmith released and how long is it?

The Blacksmith was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 23m.