Excuse My Dust (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1951, Excuse My Dust is a comedy film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 82 minutes. “M.G.M.'s Technicolor SONG and FUN film !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe, inventor in an American Small town of 1895 has problems with his new invention, a car, driven with a gasoline motor. Everybody is making fun about his "crazy invention", only his girl friend believes in him. When he's halfway successful, another woman tries to win his heart, and his girl-friend thinks he has quit with her. But on a race for those new horse-less vehicles, he gets in trouble and only his former girl friend is able to help him.
Who’s in it. Excuse My Dust stars Red Skelton as Joe Belden, Sally Forrest as Liz Bullitt, Macdonald Carey as Cyrus Random, Jr. and William Demarest as Harvey Bullitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Excuse My Dust has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Excuse My Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Excuse My Dust tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Excuse My Dust (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Excuse My Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Excuse My Dust worth watching?
- Excuse My Dust holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Excuse My Dust?
- Excuse My Dust stars Red Skelton, Sally Forrest, Macdonald Carey, William Demarest and Monica Lewis.
- When was Excuse My Dust released?
- Excuse My Dust was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.