Buttons (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film
Released in 1927, Buttons is a drama film directed by George W. Hill, running about 70 minutes. “A sinking ship, a romance adrift- and The Kid himself to the rescue!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Working as a pageboy on an ocean liner, a street orphan and his friend Slugger end up on the wrong side of the ship's captain when they try to tell him that his wife is cheating on him with other members of the crew. The boys end up in deeper trouble, after they are thrown in the brig and the ship starts sinking...
Who’s in it. Buttons stars Jackie Coogan as Buttons, Lars Hanson as Captain Travers, Gertrude Olmstead as Ruth Stratton and Roy D'Arcy as Henri Rizard, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buttons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buttons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buttons (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buttons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Buttons?
- Buttons stars Jackie Coogan, Lars Hanson, Gertrude Olmstead, Roy D'Arcy and Polly Moran.
- When was Buttons released?
- Buttons was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.