The Butcher Boy (1917)

Name: The Butcher Boy
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1917
Duration: 24 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Josephine Stevens, Arthur Earle

24m United States of America

Comedy

Plot

Amid the lively atmosphere of a general store, customers and clerks share in playful antics. Roscoe emerges from the freezer donned in a fur coat, showcasing his skills with an impressive display of cleaver tossing. Meanwhile, Buster Keaton makes his debut, purchasing a pail of molasses, setting the stage for his future comedic brilliance. The charming chaos of the store captures a delightful snapshot of early 20th-century humor, blending physical comedy with a touch of whimsy that resonates throughout the film.