The Butcher Boy (1917) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Butcher Boy (1917) — Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing
The Butcher Boy (1917) Storyline
Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film debut he buys a pail of molasses.
Full Cast & Crew
- Roscoe Arbuckle as Fatty / Saccharine
- Buster Keaton as Buster
- Al St. John as Alum
- Josephine Stevens as Almondine
- Arthur Earle as The Manager
- Joe Bordeaux as Accomplice
- Charles Dudley as (uncredited)
- Alice Lake as Amanda (uncredited)
- Agnes Neilson as Miss Teachem (uncredited)
Why Watch The Butcher Boy?
The Vibe: The Butcher Boy is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1917. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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