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The Scarecrow (1920)

“A laugh grenade that bursts into a million laughs!”

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Plot

In the heart of rural tranquillity resides a farm cottage of peculiar charm, abounding with whimsical and ingeniously clunky contraptions. This eccentric dwelling is shared by Buster, a farmhand constantly plagued by toothaches, and Big Joe, his burly roommate. Both are entangled in a lighthearted rivalry for the affections of Sybil, the farmer's exquisitely beautiful and only daughter. However, the path to love is strewn with comic obstacles. Misinterpretations of a lovable canine's antics, the intimidating presence of a colossal threshing machine, and the need for an amusingly deceptive impersonation all contribute to the laughter-filled chaos. Buster, resorting to a clever guise as a scarecrow, stirs up a whirlwind of trouble for his rival and the unsuspecting farmer. In a pivotal twist, Buster's simple act of tying his shoe is mistaken by Sybil as a marriage proposal. Will this unintended gesture lead to a high-speed matrimony, or will it only add fuel to the blazing competition? Amidst the pandemonium, a question lingers - can these comic complications pave the way to a blissfully wedded life? Experience the slapstick hilarity of The Scarecrow (1920) where love, laughter, and a dash of chaos intertwine on a farm filled with delightful, mechanical oddities.

Where to watch The Scarecrow?

The Scarecrow is a comedy movie featuring Buster Keaton.

The Scarecrow is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.