The High Sign(1921)
What A Predicament!
The High Sign Synopsis
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.
The High Sign (1921) is a crime and comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, released on April 18, 1921 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Buster Keaton, Bartine Burkett, Charles Dorety and Joe Roberts. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward F. Cline
- Writers:
- Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
- Producers:
- Joseph M. Schenck
- Cinematographer:
- Elgin Lessley
- Production:
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions
- Status:
- Released
The High Sign (1921) Trailer
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The High Sign Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buster Keaton
as Our Hero
Bartine Burkett
as Miss Nickelnurser
Charles Dorety
as Gang Member
Joe Roberts
as Leader of Buzzards
Al St. John
as Man On Beach
- Ingram B. Pickett
Ingram B. Pickett
as Tiny Tim
Key crew
Directed by Edward F. Cline, written by Edward F. Cline and Buster Keaton, produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
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The High Sign Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 130 ratings.
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The High Sign – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The High Sign online?
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The High Sign (1921) is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The High Sign?
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The main cast of The High Sign (1921) includes Buster Keaton, Bartine Burkett, Charles Dorety, Joe Roberts and Al St. John. The film was directed by Edward F. Cline. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The High Sign released?
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The High Sign was released on April 18, 1921 and runs for 21m.
Is The High Sign worth watching?
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The High Sign (1921) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The High Sign?
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Yes. The official The High Sign trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.