The Butcher Boy
“A scream in two reels”
Synopsis
Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film debut he buys a pail of molasses.
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The Butcher Boy (1917) Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Alice Lake
Type: Featurette • Published 2022-02-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Screenplay & Story
- Roscoe Arbuckle, Joseph Anthony Roach
- Original Title
- The Butcher Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Comique Film Company, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roscoe Arbuckle
Roscoe Arbuckle, Joseph Anthony Roach
Frank D. Williams
Herbert Warren
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Roscoe Arbuckle
Director
Herbert Warren
Editor
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Frank D. Williams
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Butcher Boy
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What is The Butcher Boy about?
Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film debut he buys a pail of molasses.
Who directed The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
Who stars in The Butcher Boy?
The principal cast of The Butcher Boy includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Josephine Stevens, Arthur Earle.
When was The Butcher Boy released and how long is it?
The Butcher Boy was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).