The Saphead
1920, English. Directed by Herbert Blaché & Winchell Smith.
Nick Van Alstyne owns the Henrietta silver mine and is very rich and his son Bertie is naive and spoiled. His daughter Rose is married to shady investor Mark. Mark wrecks Bertie's wedding plans by making him take the blame for Mark's illegitimate daughter, and also nearly ruins the family business by selling off some stock at too low a price.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Herbert BlachéDirector
- Winchell SmithDirector
- Buster KeatonBertie Van Alstyne
- William H. CraneNicholas Van Alstyne
- Beulah BookerAgnes Gates
- Irving CummingsMark Turner
- Edward JobsonReverend Murray Hilton
- Edward ConnellyMr. Musgrave
- Edward AlexanderWatson Flint
- Carol HollowayRose Turner
- Jack LivingstonDr. George Wainright
- Odette TylerMrs. Cornelia Opdyke
- Katherine AlbertHattie (uncredited)
- Henry ClaussValet (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1920
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- June Mathis, Bronson Howard, Victor Mapes
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The Saphead: quick answers
Is The Saphead worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Saphead?
The Saphead runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does The Saphead have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Saphead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Saphead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Saphead yet.
Which OTT platform is The Saphead on?
The Saphead isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Saphead?
If you liked The Saphead, try Almost Friends, Treasure, In the Soup.
Who directed The Saphead?
The Saphead (1920) was directed by Herbert Blaché and Winchell Smith and stars Buster Keaton, William H. Crane, Beulah Booker.