Character Studies (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1927, Character Studies is a comedy film directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Carter DeHaven announces that he will perform a series of "impressions." For each we see him applying makeup and changing the combing of his hair or putting on a wig. When he tilts his head down during each supposed makeover, up pops the actual celebrity (Keaton, Lloyd, Arbuckle, Valentino, Fairbanks, Coogan) he appears to have been making himself up as.
Who’s in it. Character Studies stars Carter DeHaven as Himself, Buster Keaton as Himself (uncredited), Harold Lloyd as Himself (uncredited) and Roscoe Arbuckle as Himself (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Character Studies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Character Studies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Character Studies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Character Studies (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Character Studies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Character Studies worth watching?
- Character Studies holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Character Studies?
- Character Studies stars Carter DeHaven, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Roscoe Arbuckle and Rudolph Valentino.