The Blacksmith (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1922, The Blacksmith is a comedy film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Buster clowns around in a blacksmith's shop until he and the smithy get in a fight which sends the smithy to jail. Buster helps several customers with horses, then destroys a Rolls Royce while fixing the car parked next to it.
Who’s in it. The Blacksmith stars Buster Keaton as Blacksmith's Assistant, Virginia Fox as Horsewoman and Joe Roberts as Blacksmith.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Blacksmith has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blacksmith page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blacksmith tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blacksmith (1922)?
- In US, The Blacksmith is available to stream on Philo, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blacksmith worth watching?
- The Blacksmith holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blacksmith?
- The Blacksmith stars Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox and Joe Roberts.
- When was The Blacksmith released?
- The Blacksmith was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.