The Saphead(1920)
The Saphead Synopsis
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.
The Saphead (1920) is a drama and comedy film directed by Winchell Smith, released on September 1, 1920 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Buster Keaton, William H. Crane, Beulah Booker and Irving Cummings. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Winchell Smith
- Writers:
- Bronson Howard, June Mathis, Victor Mapes
- Producers:
- Winchell Smith, John Golden, Marcus Loew
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Wenstrom
- Production:
- Metro Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Saphead (1920) Trailer
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The Saphead Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Saphead.
Masters of Cinema Trailer
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THE SAPHEAD "Thrown out of the Stock Exchange" Clip
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THE SAPHEAD "Bertie sees his chance to get a real reputation as a sport" Clip
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THE SAPHEAD "Bertie's visit to the Stock Exchange" Clip #2
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The Saphead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buster Keaton
as Bertie Van Alstyne
William H. Crane
as Nicholas Van Alstyne
Beulah Booker
as Agnes Gates
Irving Cummings
as Mark Turner
Edward Jobson
as Reverend Murray Hilton
Edward Connelly
as Mr. Musgrave
- Edward Alexander
Edward Alexander
as Watson Flint
Carol Holloway
as Rose Turner
Jack Livingston
as Dr. George Wainright
- Odette Tyler
Odette Tyler
as Mrs. Cornelia Opdyke
- Katherine Albert
Katherine Albert
as Hattie (uncredited)
- Henry Clauss
Henry Clauss
as Valet (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Winchell Smith, written by Bronson Howard, June Mathis and Victor Mapes, produced by Winchell Smith, John Golden and Marcus Loew.
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The Saphead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 54 ratings.
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The Saphead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Saphead online?
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The Saphead (1920) is available to stream on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Saphead?
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The main cast of The Saphead (1920) includes Buster Keaton, William H. Crane, Beulah Booker, Irving Cummings and Edward Jobson. The film was directed by Winchell Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Saphead released?
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The Saphead was released on September 1, 1920 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Saphead worth watching?
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The Saphead (1920) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Saphead?
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