

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.
Top Cast
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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
Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair
Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Buster Keaton
Director
Malcolm St. Clair
Director
Buster Keaton
Writer
Malcolm St. Clair
Writer
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
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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.


















