The Butcher Boy_
"A scream in two reels"
Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film debut he buys a pail of molasses.
Starring
Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Butcher Boy was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film d...
The Butcher Boy is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 24m.
CAST (9)
Roscoe Arbuckle
Fatty / Saccharine
Buster Keaton
Buster
Al St. John
Alum
Josephine Stevens
Almondine
AE
Arthur Earle
The Manager
JB
Joe Bordeaux
Accomplice
Charles Dudley
(uncredited)
Alice Lake
Amanda (uncredited)
AN
Agnes Neilson
Miss Teachem (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Butcher Boy about?
Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film debut he buys a pail of molasses.
How long is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy has a runtime of 24 minutes (0h 24m).
Who stars in The Butcher Boy?
The cast of The Butcher Boy includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Josephine Stevens, Arthur Earle.
What is the rating of The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 69 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
