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"A great short delivered with wit, imagination and hilarious physical comedy"

A series of misadventures occur when Buster is mistaken for a criminal on the lam.

Comedy
PoliceMistaken IdentitySilent FilmElevatorBuster KeatonFood LineShort FilmAmused

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What is The Goat (1921) about?

A series of misadventures occur when Buster is mistaken for a criminal on the lam.

Who stars in The Goat?

The Goat stars Buster Keaton (The Goat), Virginia Fox (The Police Chief's Daughter), Joe Roberts (Police Chief), Malcolm St. Clair (Cab Driver (uncredited)), Edward F. Cline (Cop by Telephone Pole (uncredited)). The film was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.

How long is The Goat?

The Goat has a runtime of 23 min and premiered in 1921.

Is The Goat worth watching?

The Goat holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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