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The Scarecrow

1920·US
Director: Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Comedy

Two farmhands compete for the love of the farmer's daughter.

Two farmhands compete for the love of the farmer's daughter.

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Cast

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Farmhand

Edward F. Cline

Edward F. Cline

Hit-and-Run Truck Driver (uncredited)

Joe Keaton

Joe Keaton

Farmer (uncredited)

Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts

Farmhand (uncredited)

Sybil Seely

Sybil Seely

Farmer's Daughter (uncredited)

Al St. John

Al St. John

Man with Motorbike (uncredited)

Crew

Buster Keaton

writer

Elgin Lessley

cinematographer

Edward F. Cline

writer

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