Buster Keaton, Edward Jobson, Beulah Booker, Edward Connelly. From the play "The New Henrietta" by Victor Mapes and Winchell Smith. Originally released as a motion picture in 1920. Special features: Complete alternate version of The Saphead, comprised entirely of variant takes and camera angles; "A pair of sapheads" an eight minute featurette; Buster Keaton: Life of the party; gallery of personal photographs from Keaton's childhood in vaudeville; music arranged and directed by Robert Israel, in 2.0 stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; music composed and performed by Ben Model in 2.0 stereo.
Summary:
Bertie Van Alstyne is the spoiled son of a powerful Wall Street financier. Unable to escape the wealth and comfort that are foisted upon him, he pursues individuality in a series of comic misadventures. This is Buster Keaton's first starring role and the film that launched his career.
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