The Haunted House (1921 film)

For the 1913 film, see The Haunted House (1913 film).
The Haunted House

Theatrical poster for The Haunted House (1921)
Directed by
Produced by Joseph M. Schenck
Written by
Starring
Edited by Elgin Lessley
Distributed by Metro Pictures
Release dates
  • February 10, 1921 (1921-02-10)
Running time
21 minutes
Country United States
Language Silent film
English intertitles
The Haunted House

The Haunted House is a 1921 short comedy film starring comedian Buster Keaton. It was written and directed by Keaton and Edward F. Cline. The runtime is 21 minutes. One of the more memorable sequences of the film involves bank teller Buster spilling glue all over his counter, reminiscent of a scene in his first film The Butcher Boy.

Synopsis

Buster Keaton is a bank teller who becomes involved in a hold-up, counterfeiters, and a theatrical troupe posing as spooks in a haunted house.

The film ends with a famous sequence of Keaton ascending to heaven, and then descending to Hades.

Cast

See also


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