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The Blacksmith

1922Movie23 min

Comedy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Buster clowns around in a blacksmith's shop until he and the smithy get in a fight which sends the smithy to jail. Buster helps several customers with horses, then destroys a Rolls Royce while fixing the car parked next to it.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair
Written by
Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair
Produced by
Joseph M. Schenck

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Facts

July 21, 1922 · 23 min · Comedy

Released
July 21, 1922
Runtime
23 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

The Precious, Precious Car, Agony of the Feet, Slobs Versus Snobs +9

Q&A

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

Questions about The Blacksmith

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Blacksmith worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Blacksmith okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Blacksmith make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Blacksmith?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.