The Cameraman (1928)
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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 |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 69 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Silent Film |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Leading
| Buster Keaton | Buster |
Supporting
| Marceline Day | Sally | |
| Harold Goodwin | Stagg | |
| Sidney Bracy | Editor | |
| Harry Gribbon | Cop |
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 |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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 |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 69 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Silent Film |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Leading
| Buster Keaton | Buster |
Supporting
| Marceline Day | Sally | |
| Harold Goodwin | Stagg | |
| Sidney Bracy | Editor | |
| Harry Gribbon | Cop |
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 |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.