The Cameraman (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1928, The Cameraman is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 76 minutes. “You'll laugh yourself completely out of focus!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.
Who’s in it. The Cameraman stars Buster Keaton as Buster, Marceline Day as Sally, Harold Goodwin as Stagg and Sidney Bracey as Editor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Cameraman sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cameraman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cameraman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cameraman (1928)?
- In US, The Cameraman is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cameraman worth watching?
- The Cameraman holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cameraman?
- The Cameraman stars Buster Keaton, Marceline Day, Harold Goodwin, Sidney Bracey and Harry Gribbon.
- When was The Cameraman released?
- The Cameraman was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.