The Goat

1001 Movies ... my own version (1920's) (64 movies items)

" Notes: I think it is the oldest movie I have seen starring Buster Keaton and, at first, I was wondering why it was called ‘The Goat’ but I think it was probably some kind of abbreviation of ‘scapegoat’. Anyway, this short apparently does have a solid reputation but, even though I have to admit that it was pretty good, I don’t think it was one of his best shorts though. I don’t know, it felt really random but I have to admit that it is inherent to the genre. The concept was also rat"

1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe (1001 movies items)

" Notes: At first, I was wondering why it was called ‘The Goat’ but I think it was probably some kind of abbreviation of ‘scapegoat’. Anyway, this short apparently does have a solid reputation but, even though I have to admit that it was pretty good, I don’t think it was one of his best shorts though. I don’t know, it felt really random but I have to admit that it is inherent to the genre. The concept was also rather preposterous, the fact that nobody checked who was actually on this"

A good movie

“I have finally started to dig into Buster Keaton’s work only recently but, since then, I have seen my share of movies starring the classic comedian and, by now, I think I have a good understanding of his work. In this case, I think it is the oldest movie I have seen starring the legendary actor and, at first, I was wondering why it was called ‘The Goat’ but I think it was probably some kind of abbreviation of ‘scapegoat’. Anyway, this short apparently does have a solid reputation but, even though I have to admit that it was pretty good, I don’t think it was one of his best shorts though. I don’t know, it felt really random but I have to admit that it is inherent to the genre. The concept was also rather preposterous, the fact that nobody checked who was actually on this pictu” read more

Film Diary 2021 (210 movies items)

"18.5 "

Buster Keaton: The Silents (49 movies items)

"THE GOATReleased: 18 May 1921 (23 minutes) Directed by: Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. ClairCharacter: THE GOATA vagabond is photographed instead of a murderer for a rogues' gallery, an accident with a lucky horseshoe brings him to the attention of cops, and escaping to the next town reveals that there is a price on his head.HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3 TOTAL: 6 (++)"

Edward F. Cline - Faces of Buster Keaton (11 movies items)

" Role: Cop by Telephone Pole"

Joe Keaton - Faces of Buster Keaton (15 movies items)

" Role: Minor Role"

Joe Roberts - Faces of Buster Keaton (18 movies items)

" Role: Police Chief"

Virginia Fox - Faces of Buster Keaton's Silents (10 movies items)

" Role: The Police Chief's Daughter"