The Saphead - 1920

Nick Van Alstyne owns the Henrietta silver mine and is very rich. 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. Mark also nearly ruins the family business by selling off Henrietta stock at too low a price. Bertie, of all people, must come to the rescue on the trading floor.

77min
1920
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.1/10

Cast

Buster Keaton profile pictureBuster KeatonBertie Van Alstyne
William H. Crane profile pictureWilliam H. CraneNicholas Van Alstyne
Irving Cummings profile pictureIrving CummingsMark Turner
Edward Connelly profile pictureEdward ConnellyMr. Musgrave
Jack Livingston profile pictureJack LivingstonDr. George Wainright
Edward F. Cline profile pictureEdward F. ClineStock Exchange member (uncredited)

About The Saphead

The Saphead Overview

Nick Van Alstyne owns the Henrietta silver mine and is very rich. 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. Mark also nearly ruins the family business by selling off Henrietta stock at too low a price. Bertie, of all people, must come to the rescue on the trading floor.

Runtime: 77min

Extra details

Original Title: The Saphead
Original Language: English
Directed By: Winchell Smith
Production Companies
Metro Pictures Corporation