The Scarecrow 🌾🎬 Buster Keaton 🎭🤸

The Scarecrow is a 1920 American short comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline and Buster Keaton, starring Keaton, Joe Roberts, and Sybil Seely. The film follows the story of two farmhands, Buster and Joe, who are rivals for the affection of their employer's daughter, Sally.

However, the story takes a hilarious turn as Buster disguises himself as a scarecrow, and both farmhands engage in a series of comedic situations in their pursuit of Sally's love. Produced by Joseph M. Schenck, The Scarecrow is a prime example of the silent film era's slapstick comedy and Keaton's clever visual humor.

Running for 19 minutes, The Scarecrow features several iconic scenes, including the Rube Goldberg-inspired contraption-filled shack where Buster and Joe live and the thrilling chase sequence with a dog, demonstrating Keaton's impressive physicality and stunt work. The film was well-received upon release and has since become a classic, with Keaton's talents as an actor, director, and stunt performer leaving an indelible mark on the history of cinema.