The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

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The Scarecrow

"A laugh grenade that bursts into a million laughs!"

1920

0h 19m

7.5(160 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Two farmhands compete for the love of the farmer's daughter.

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Production Companies

Metro Pictures Corporation

Cast & Crew

6 members

Directing

Buster Keaton

Farmhand

Buster Keaton

Directing

Edward F. Cline

Hit-and-Run Truck Driver (uncredited)

Edward F. Cline

Acting

Joe Keaton

Farmer (uncredited)

Joe Keaton

Acting

Joe Roberts

Farmhand (uncredited)

Joe Roberts

Acting

Sybil Seely

Farmer's Daughter (uncredited)

Sybil Seely

Acting

Al St. John

Man with Motorbike (uncredited)

Al St. John

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