silent film

The Saphead (1920)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Herbert Blaché
  • Profile picture of Buster Keaton
    Bertie Van Alstyne Buster Keaton
  • Profile picture of William H. Crane
    Nicholas Van Alstyne William H. Crane
  • Profile picture of Irving Cummings
    Mark Turner Irving Cummings
  • Profile picture of Edward Jobson
    Reverend Murray Hilton Edward Jobson
  • Profile picture of Edward Connelly
    Mr. Musgrave Edward Connelly
  • Profile picture of Carol Holloway
    Rose Turner Carol Holloway
  • Profile picture of Jack Livingston
    Dr. George Wainright Jack Livingston
  • Profile picture of Edward F. Cline
    Stock Exchange member (uncredited) Edward F. Cline

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Keywords

  • silent film