The Cameraman (1928)

The Cameraman
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Synopsis

A hapless newsreel cameraman is desperate to impress both his new employer and his winsome office crush as he zigzags up and down Manhattan hustling for a scoop. Along the way, he goes for a swim (and winds up soaked), becomes embroiled in a Chinatown Tong War, and teams up with a memorable monkey sidekick.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 10th, 1928 (Limited) by MGM
Video Release: June 16th, 2020 by Criterion
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 69 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Silent Film
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Buster Keaton    Buster

Supporting Cast

Marceline Day    Sally
Harold Goodwin    Stagg
Sidney Bracy    Editor
Harry Gribbon    Cop

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Edward Sedgwick    Director
Buster Keaton    Producer
Clyde Bruckman    Story by
Lew Lipton    Story by
David Cox    Costume Designer
Elgin Lessley    Director of Photography
Reggie Lanning    Director of Photography
Hugh Wynn    Editor

VOD Releases: The Long and Short of It

June 17th, 2020

The Short History of the Long Road

There are a lot of smaller releases on this week’s list and nothing that truly stands out as a potential hit. However, almost everyone should find something worth watching. The Soul Collector should please fans of low-budget horror movies. Roger Waters Us + Them is worth the money for fans of Pink Floyd. The indie drama The Short History of the Long Road is earning a lot of praise. The Cameraman is the best movie on this week’s list, but the Blu-ray is the better deal than a VOD rental. More...

New on Disc: The Cameraman gets a Well-Deserved Criterion Collection Release

June 16th, 2020

The Cameraman

A lot of people and industries are suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the entertainment industry is among the hardest hit. Theater closings three months ago are now having a knock-on effect on the home market, as every major theatrical release of 2020 has hit the home market in one form or another, so until theaters are fully open again, no major new theatrical hits will arrive on the home market. Fortunately, while there’s little in the way of quantity, there’s some serious quality this week. Pretty in Pink is making its Blu-ray debut. We have two massive box sets that are worth picking up. However, the best choice is The Cameraman: The Criterion Collection on Blu-ray. More...


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Synopsis

A hapless newsreel cameraman is desperate to impress both his new employer and his winsome office crush as he zigzags up and down Manhattan hustling for a scoop. Along the way, he goes for a swim (and winds up soaked), becomes embroiled in a Chinatown Tong War, and teams up with a memorable monkey sidekick.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 10th, 1928 (Limited) by MGM
Video Release: June 16th, 2020 by Criterion
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 69 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Silent Film
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Buster Keaton    Buster

Supporting Cast

Marceline Day    Sally
Harold Goodwin    Stagg
Sidney Bracy    Editor
Harry Gribbon    Cop

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Edward Sedgwick    Director
Buster Keaton    Producer
Clyde Bruckman    Story by
Lew Lipton    Story by
David Cox    Costume Designer
Elgin Lessley    Director of Photography
Reggie Lanning    Director of Photography
Hugh Wynn    Editor

VOD Releases: The Long and Short of It

June 17th, 2020

The Short History of the Long Road

There are a lot of smaller releases on this week’s list and nothing that truly stands out as a potential hit. However, almost everyone should find something worth watching. The Soul Collector should please fans of low-budget horror movies. Roger Waters Us + Them is worth the money for fans of Pink Floyd. The indie drama The Short History of the Long Road is earning a lot of praise. The Cameraman is the best movie on this week’s list, but the Blu-ray is the better deal than a VOD rental. More...

New on Disc: The Cameraman gets a Well-Deserved Criterion Collection Release

June 16th, 2020

The Cameraman

A lot of people and industries are suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the entertainment industry is among the hardest hit. Theater closings three months ago are now having a knock-on effect on the home market, as every major theatrical release of 2020 has hit the home market in one form or another, so until theaters are fully open again, no major new theatrical hits will arrive on the home market. Fortunately, while there’s little in the way of quantity, there’s some serious quality this week. Pretty in Pink is making its Blu-ray debut. We have two massive box sets that are worth picking up. However, the best choice is The Cameraman: The Criterion Collection on Blu-ray. More...

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