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The Saphead
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The Saphead

(1920)Directed by Winchell Smith, Herbert Blaché77 minDrama, Comedy

Bertie Van Alstyne (Buster Keaton) is the naive, spoiled son of Nicholas Van Alstyne (William H. Crane), owner of the Henrietta silver mine. Herbert Blaché and Winchell Smith direct this 1920 comedy, Keaton's first starring role in a full-length feature. Bertie's brother-in-law Mark (Irving Cummings) pins a scandal on him and jeopardizes his wedding, and the family money is the next thing Mark touches.

Buster Keatonas Bertie Van Alstyne
William H. Craneas Nicholas Van Alstyne
Beulah Bookeras Agnes Gates
Irving Cummingsas Mark Turner
Edward Jobsonas Reverend Murray Hilton
Edward Connellyas Mr. Musgrave
Edward Alexanderas Watson Flint
Carol Hollowayas Rose Turner
Jack Livingstonas Dr. George Wainright
Odette Tyleras Mrs. Cornelia Opdyke
Katherine Albertas Hattie (uncredited)
Henry Claussas Valet (uncredited)
Edward F. Clineas Stock Exchange member (uncredited)
Alfred Hollingsworthas Hathaway (uncredited)
Helen Holteas Henrietta Reynolds (uncredited)
Jeffrey Williamsas Hutchins (uncredited)