The Butcher Boy(1917)
A scream in two reels
The Butcher Boy Synopsis
Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film debut he buys a pail of molasses.
The Butcher Boy (1917) is a comedy film directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, released on April 23, 1917 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John and Josephine Stevens. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Writers:
- Joseph Anthony Roach, Roscoe Arbuckle
- Producers:
- Joseph M. Schenck
- Cinematographer:
- Frank D. Williams
- Production:
- Comique Film Company, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Butcher Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roscoe Arbuckle
as Fatty / Saccharine
Buster Keaton
as Buster
Al St. John
as Alum
Josephine Stevens
as Almondine
- Arthur Earle
Arthur Earle
as The Manager
- Joe Bordeaux
Joe Bordeaux
as Accomplice
Charles Dudley
as (uncredited)
Alice Lake
as Amanda (uncredited)
- Agnes Neilson
Agnes Neilson
as Miss Teachem (uncredited)
Luke the Dog
Key crew
Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, written by Joseph Anthony Roach and Roscoe Arbuckle, produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
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The Butcher Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 73 ratings.
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The Butcher Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Butcher Boy online?
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Who stars in The Butcher Boy?
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The main cast of The Butcher Boy (1917) includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Josephine Stevens and Arthur Earle. The film was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Butcher Boy released?
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The Butcher Boy was released on April 23, 1917 and runs for 24m.
Is The Butcher Boy worth watching?
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The Butcher Boy (1917) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.