The Goat
The Goat

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  • Released: 1921
  • Runtime: 23 mins
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  • Studio: Buster Keaton Productions
  • Genres: Comedy

After missing out on a fresh loaf of bread, down-on-his-luck, Buster, finds himself pursued by three policemen hot on his trail. However, to make matters worse, just when the lawless murderer, Dead Shot Dan, is about to have his mug shot taken, an innocent but fatal mistake will put a price on Buster's head. Now, with a "Dead or Alive" poster all over town, Buster will seek refuge in beautiful and sympathetic Virginia's home, only to come face to face with his worst fear. Wil... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Goat:

Buster Keaton
Virginia Fox
Joe Roberts
Malcolm St. Clair
Edward F. Cline
Jean C. Havez

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After missing out on a fresh loaf of bread, down-on-his-luck, Buster, finds himself pursued by three policemen hot on his trail. However, to make matters worse, just when the lawless murderer, Dead Shot Dan, is about to have his mug shot taken, an innocent but fatal mistake will put a price on Buster's head. Now, with a "Dead or Alive" poster all over town, Buster will seek refuge in beautiful and sympathetic Virginia's home, only to come face to face with his worst fear. Will innocent Buster ever get off the hook?

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User Review - 10/10 by Bulan 'Fantastic silent short, full of brilliant sight gags.
User Review - 10/10 by LaCraigory Gearl "goat"manigult thats all i got to say
User Review - 10/10 by Davey MAnother bit of film perfection from the Keaton-meister.
User Review - 10/10 by A RI really did wet myself laughing watching this, and I wasn't even drunk. I love Buster Keaton movies. He is the best :)
User Review - 10/10 by David WThe closest that Keaton came to a perfect film, in my opinion. Usually that distinction goes to "Cops"or "The General", but this is consistently funny in a way that those are not, and there is a wonderful sense of inertia throughout the film that makes it his very best work, and as such, one of the greatest comic films ever made.
User Review - 10/10 by Byron BThe Cleveland Institute of Art's Cinematheque had a night of five short silents by comedy greats. I'm not as familiar with Buster Keaton's career as Chaplin's, but this was the best of the night for me. The story was just a little more developed. The gags just a little bit more creatively outrageous and laugh out loud funny. Keaton was another very athletic comedian and he gives us his best here. The only way I can figure out the title is to assume it is short for scapegoat, since Keaton is framed for murders committed by Dead Shot Dan. Keaton spends most of the movie on the run from the cops, especially the police chief played by Roberts. Great stuff!!
User Review - 10/10 by Aj Van absolutely brilliant, riotous non-stop chase picture in which buster is consistently running into cops, being mistaken for criminals, a prickly father, a beautiful daughter and all sorts of bum luck. featuring a spectacular long shot of a train and as the train approaches the stationary camera, it becomes clear that buster's riding on the cowcatcher, chin in hand, melancholy as ever. the train stops right in front of the camera and the shot cuts. amazing moment.
User Review - 10/10 by Jonathan B"The Goat" is another Buster Keaton short and clocks in at 23 minutes in length. The whole film is one giant chase scene filled with all kinds of antics, some you can see coming and others are only seen by Buster. The whole film is a delightful, fast paced, and hilarious for the entire length of the film. The idea of Buster being chased by cops throughout the film would later be replicated a thousand fold in his other short released the next year in 1922 "Cops". Both Keaton's Co-Director Malcolm St. Clair (Dead Shot Dan) and long time Co-Director collaborator Edward F. Cline (One of the policemen) makes appearances in the film as well as Buster's other staring partners. Many critics have said that if you only had 23 minutes to show the entirety of Buster's career, "The Goat" is the film to watch because it contains the best variety of all his skills! A masterpiece, plain and simple.
User Review - 8/10 by Jess PExcellent film with a great ending. Farce rules!
User Review - 8/10 by Mark Hsimple yet cleaver humor. a nice quick film to watch

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