Question 1

Which film marked Buster Keaton's feature-film debut?

Accepted Answer

The Saphead (1920) was Buster Keaton's feature-film debut.

Question 2

Who recommended Buster Keaton for the role of Bertie in The Saphead?

Accepted Answer

Douglas Fairbanks, who originated the role on Broadway, recommended Buster Keaton for the film role.

Question 3

Why does a hand double appear in a close-up shot in The Saphead?

Accepted Answer

A hand double was used to avoid showing that Buster Keaton was missing his right index fingertip.

Question 4

In which scene does Buster Keaton smile in The Saphead?

Accepted Answer

Keaton smiles when Bertie reads a newspaper account of a gambling house raid.

Question 5

What play is The Saphead based on and when did it premiere?

Accepted Answer

Based on Bronson Howard's play 'The Henrietta,' which opened in New York on 26 September 1887.

The Saphead

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