A series of adventures begins when an accident during photographing causes Buster to be mistaken for Dead Shot Dan, the local bad guy.
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Title: The Goat (1921)
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Buster Keaton | ... | The Goat | |
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Virginia Fox | ... | The Police Chief's Daughter |
| Joe Roberts | ... | Police Chief | |
| Malcolm St. Clair | ... | Dead Shot Dan (as Mal St. Clair) | |
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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? Written by Nick Riganas
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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)Parents Guide:
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At the 03:30 mark, when the man on the street is counting money in a wallet he found, the graffiti on the fence in the background reads "G.I.P. Funny". See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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15 May 1921 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Along with Cops, The Goat is one of Keaton's two funniest shorts. Which makes it one of the best shorts ever made. This has an decent "plot" for a short, and it forms a perfect line on which to hang some great gags. Keaton is mistaken for an escaped convict (how the mistake happens is a classic) and then must elude the authorities. Best gags - the bread line and t he "elevator".