
The Saphead
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Saphead
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: 1920-09-01
- Runtime: 77 minutes
- Rating: 5.9/10 (46 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Metro Pictures Corporation
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8399
- Languages: No Language
Cast & Crew

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
as Watson Flint

Carol Holloway
as Rose Turner

Jack Livingston
as Dr. George Wainright

Odette Tyler
as Mrs. Cornelia Opdyke
Gallery

Trailers & Clips
THE SAPHEAD "Thrown out of the Stock Exchange" Clip
THE SAPHEAD "Bertie sees his chance to get a real reputation as a sport" Clip
Masters of Cinema Trailer
THE SAPHEAD "Bertie's visit to the Stock Exchange" Clip #2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Saphead?▼
The Saphead is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1920-09-01.
Who are the main actors in The Saphead?▼
The main cast includes Buster Keaton, William H. Crane, Beulah Booker, Irving Cummings, Edward Jobson, .
Where can I watch The Saphead online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Saphead is available.
Is The Saphead based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Saphead?▼
The Saphead has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 46 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Saphead?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Saphead?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Metro Pictures Corporation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Saphead filmed?▼
The Saphead was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Saphead?▼
The total runtime of The Saphead is 77 minutes.
Is The Saphead suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Saphead?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Saphead.
Does The Saphead have a post-credit scene?▼
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