The Butcher Boy
A scream in two reels
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Butcher Boy
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1917-04-23
- Runtime: 24 minutes
- Rating: 6.136/10 (66 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Comique Film Company, Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8788
- Languages: No Language
Cast & Crew
Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle
as Fatty / Saccharine
Buster Keaton
as Buster
Al St. John
as Alum
Josephine Stevens
as Almondine
Arthur Earle
as The Manager
Joe Bordeaux
as Accomplice
Charles Dudley
as (uncredited)
Alice Lake
as Amanda (uncredited)
Agnes Neilson
as Miss Teachem (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Butcher Boy?▼
The Butcher Boy is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1917-04-23.
Who are the main actors in The Butcher Boy?▼
The main cast includes Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Josephine Stevens, Arthur Earle, .
Where can I watch The Butcher Boy online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Butcher Boy is available.
Is The Butcher Boy based on a true story?▼
A scream in two reels
What is the IMDb rating of The Butcher Boy?▼
The Butcher Boy has an IMDb rating of 6.136/10 based on 66 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Butcher Boy?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Butcher Boy?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Comique Film Company, Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Butcher Boy filmed?▼
The Butcher Boy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Butcher Boy?▼
The total runtime of The Butcher Boy is 24 minutes.
Is The Butcher Boy suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Butcher Boy?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Butcher Boy.
Does The Butcher Boy have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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