The Cameraman (1928)

8.0Passed69 minDirector: Buster Keaton

1928 film

The Cameraman is a 1928 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick and an uncredited Buster Keaton. The picture stars Keaton and Marceline Day.

It was Keaton's first film under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The following year, however, MGM refused to let Keaton continue with creative control over his pictures, causing lasting damage to his career from which Keaton never really recovered. Keaton later referred to his move to MGM as "the worst mistake of my career".

The film is considered by fans and critics to be one of Keaton's best, and was added to the National Film Registry in 2005 as being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The Cameraman entered the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2024.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Cameraman about?
The Cameraman (1928) — After becoming infatuated with a pretty office worker for MGM Newsreels, Buster trades in his tintype operation for a movie camera and sets out to impress the girl (and MGM) with his work.
Is The Cameraman based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Cameraman scary?
Content rating: Passed. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.