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6.1 / 10(65 votes)IMDbNR192022mUnited States of America

The Garage

“A Regular Arbuckle Comedy With a Laugh in Every Scene. You'll Want to Stay and See It Again.”

Synopsis

Roscoe and Buster operate a combination garage and fire station. In the first half they destroy a car left for them to clean. In the second half they go off on a false alarm and return to find their own building on fire.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 11, 1920

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Roscoe Arbuckle
Screenplay & Story
Jean C. Havez
Original Title
The Garage
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
22m
Production Studios
Comique Film Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Roscoe Arbuckle

Screenplay & Story

Jean C. Havez

Director of Photography

Elgin Lessley

Producers

Joseph M. Schenck

Department Leadership Roster

Roscoe Arbuckle

Roscoe Arbuckle

Director

Joseph M. Schenck

Producer

Elgin Lessley

Elgin Lessley

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Garage.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Garage.

Public Domain

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Garage

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

What is The Garage about?

Roscoe and Buster operate a combination garage and fire station. In the first half they destroy a car left for them to clean. In the second half they go off on a false alarm and return to find their own building on fire.

Who directed The Garage?

The Garage was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.

Who stars in The Garage?

The principal cast of The Garage includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Molly Malone, Harry McCoy, Dan Crimmins.

When was The Garage released and how long is it?

The Garage was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 22m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Garage?

The Garage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).