The High Sign
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Synopsis
Buster is thrown off a train near an amusement park. There he gets a job in a shooting gallery run by the Blinking Buzzards mob. Ordered to kill a businessman, he winds up protecting the man and his daughter by outfitting their home with trick devices.
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The High Sign (1921) Buster Keaton, Bartine Burkett
Type: Featurette • Published 2022-03-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
- Original Title
- The High Sign
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Elgin Lessley
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Writer
Edward F. Cline
Director
Buster Keaton
Director
Buster Keaton
Writer
Elgin Lessley
Director of Photography
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The High Sign
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What is The High Sign about?
Buster is thrown off a train near an amusement park. There he gets a job in a shooting gallery run by the Blinking Buzzards mob. Ordered to kill a businessman, he winds up protecting the man and his daughter by outfitting their home with trick devices.
Who directed The High Sign?
The High Sign was directed by Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton.
Who stars in The High Sign?
The principal cast of The High Sign includes Buster Keaton, Bartine Burkett, Charles Dorety, Joe Roberts, Al St. John.
When was The High Sign released and how long is it?
The High Sign was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The High Sign?
The High Sign holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).