The Saphead
Synopsis
Nick Van Alstyne owns the Henrietta silver mine and is very rich and his son Bertie is naive and spoiled. His daughter Rose is married to shady investor Mark. Mark wrecks Bertie's wedding plans by making him take the blame for Mark's illegitimate daughter, and also nearly ruins the family business by selling off some stock at too low a price.
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Top Cast
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Buster Keaton
Bertie Van Alstyne
William H. Crane
Nicholas Van Alstyne
Beulah Booker
Agnes Gates
Irving Cummings
Mark Turner
Edward Jobson
Reverend Murray Hilton
Edward Connelly
Mr. Musgrave
Edward Alexander
Watson Flint
Carol Holloway
Rose Turner
Jack Livingston
Dr. George Wainright
Odette Tyler
Mrs. Cornelia Opdyke
Katherine Albert
Hattie (uncredited)
Henry Clauss
Valet (uncredited)
Edward F. Cline
Stock Exchange member (uncredited)
Alfred Hollingsworth
Hathaway (uncredited)
Helen Holte
Henrietta Reynolds (uncredited)
Jeffrey Williams
Hutchins (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Winchell Smith, Herbert Blaché
- Screenplay & Story
- June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Saphead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Winchell Smith, Herbert Blaché
June Mathis, Winchell Smith, Bronson Howard, Victor Mapes, Buster Keaton
Harold Wenstrom
Marcus Loew, Winchell Smith, John Golden
Department Leadership Roster
Winchell Smith
Director
Herbert Blaché
Director
Winchell Smith
Writer
Bronson Howard
Writer
Victor Mapes
Writer
Marcus Loew
Producer
Winchell Smith
Producer
John Golden
Producer
June Mathis
Screenplay
Harold Wenstrom
Director of Photography
Buster Keaton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Saphead
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What is The Saphead about?
Nick Van Alstyne owns the Henrietta silver mine and is very rich and his son Bertie is naive and spoiled. His daughter Rose is married to shady investor Mark. Mark wrecks Bertie's wedding plans by making him take the blame for Mark's illegitimate daughter, and also nearly ruins the family business by selling off some stock at too low a price.
Who directed The Saphead?
The Saphead was directed by Winchell Smith, Herbert Blaché.
Who stars in The Saphead?
The principal cast of The Saphead includes Buster Keaton, William H. Crane, Beulah Booker, Irving Cummings, Edward Jobson.
When was The Saphead released and how long is it?
The Saphead was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.