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The High Sign

192121mEdward F. Cline,Buster Keaton
IMDb 7.6

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"What A Predicament!"

Buster is thrown off a train near an amusement park. There he gets a job in a shooting gallery run by the Blinking Buzzards mob. Ordered to kill a businessman, he winds up protecting the man and his daughter by outfitting their home with trick devices.

CrimeComedy
BodyguardSecret SocietyTrapdoorOathSlapstick ComedyTrainDrifterDogSilent FilmAmusement Park

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What is The High Sign (1921) about?

Buster is thrown off a train near an amusement park. There he gets a job in a shooting gallery run by the Blinking Buzzards mob. Ordered to kill a businessman, he winds up protecting the man and his daughter by outfitting their home with trick devices.

Who stars in The High Sign?

The High Sign stars Buster Keaton (Our Hero), Bartine Burkett (Miss Nickelnurser), Charles Dorety (Gang Member), Joe Roberts (Leader of Buzzards), Al St. John (Man On Beach). The film was directed by Edward F. Cline.

How long is The High Sign?

The High Sign has a runtime of 21 min and premiered in 1921.

Is The High Sign worth watching?

The High Sign holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Crime, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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