The Goat

1921 · Not Rated · 23min · Black and White · None · English

The Inimitable Mirth Maker BUSTER KEATON Mixed Up in a Battle of Fun and Acrobatics IN "THE GOAT" (Print Ad-Syracuse Journal, ((Syracuse, NY)) 1 October 1921)

A series of adventures begins when an accident during photographing causes Buster to be mistaken for Dead Shot Dan, the local bad guy.

IMDb rating - 7.7/10 from 4.1K users

Genres - Comedy · Short

Director - Buster Keaton · Malcolm St. Clair

Writer - Buster Keaton · Malcolm St. Clair

Stars - Buster Keaton · Virginia Fox · Joe Roberts

Story line - After missing out on a fresh loaf of bread, down-on-his-luck, Buster, finds himself pursued by three policemen hot on his trail. However, to make matters worse, just when the lawless murderer, Dead Shot Dan, is about to have his mug shot taken, an innocent but fatal mistake will put a price on Buster's head. Now, with a "Dead or Alive" poster all over town, Buster will seek refuge in beautiful and sympathetic Virginia's home, only to come face to face with his worst fear. Will innocent Buster ever get off the hook? —Nick Riganas

Release date - May 15, 1921 (United States)

Countries of origin - United States

Also known as - El chivo

Filming locations - 914 S. Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production company - Joseph M. Schenck Productions · Buster Keaton Productions