The Paleface

1922Movie25 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A butterfly collector unwittingly wanders into an Indian encampment while chasing a butterfly, but the tribe has resolved to kill the first white man who enters their encampment because white oil tycoons are trying to force them from their land.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares or tears.

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Cast

Crew

Written by
Buster Keaton

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Facts

January 1, 1922 · 25 min · Violence

Released
January 1, 1922
Runtime
25 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

Friend or Foe?, Improvised Parachute, Mistaken for an Imposter +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Paleface?"

Questions about The Paleface

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Paleface?

In the United States, The Paleface streams on FlixFling and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is The Paleface worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8).

Will The Paleface make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Paleface?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Paleface use?

Friend or Foe?Improvised ParachuteMistaken for an ImposterInjun CountryChase SceneBait-and-SwitchRope BridgeThe Chief's DaughterPaper-Thin DisguiseMighty WhiteyHiding in Plain SightDressing as the Enemyand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Friend or Foe?, Improvised Parachute, and Mistaken for an Imposter.