Buttons(1927)
A sinking ship, a romance adrift- and The Kid himself to the rescue!
Buttons Synopsis
Working as a pageboy on an ocean liner, a street orphan and his friend Slugger end up on the wrong side of the ship's captain when they try to tell him that his wife is cheating on him with other members of the crew. The boys end up in deeper trouble, after they are thrown in the brig and the ship starts sinking...
Buttons (1927) is a drama film directed by George W. Hill, released on December 24, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Jackie Coogan, Lars Hanson, Gertrude Olmstead and Roy D'Arcy. Viewers rate it 3.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- George W. Hill
- Writers:
- Marian Constance Blackton, George W. Hill, Hayden Talbot
- Cinematographer:
- Ira H. Morgan
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Buttons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Coogan
as Buttons
Lars Hanson
as Captain Travers
Gertrude Olmstead
as Ruth Stratton
Roy D'Arcy
as Henri Rizard
Polly Moran
as Polly
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Slugger McGlue
- Jack McDonald
Jack McDonald
as Hatchet Face
Coy Watson Jr.
as Brutus
- Carl Randoll
Carl Randoll
as Boy
- Ivan Randoll
Ivan Randoll
as Boy
- Carl Roup
Carl Roup
as Bellboy
Key crew
Directed by George W. Hill, written by Marian Constance Blackton, George W. Hill and Hayden Talbot.
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Buttons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Buttons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buttons online?
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Who stars in Buttons?
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The main cast of Buttons (1927) includes Jackie Coogan, Lars Hanson, Gertrude Olmstead, Roy D'Arcy and Polly Moran. The film was directed by George W. Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buttons released?
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Buttons was released on December 24, 1927 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Buttons worth watching?
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Buttons (1927) holds an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.