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The Haunted House is a 1921 American silent comedy short film directed by and starring Buster Keaton. In the film, Keaton plays a bank teller who is falsely accused of robbery and subsequently finds himself hiding in a house rigged with fake ghosts. The residence serves as a hideout for counterfeiters while simultaneously operating as a staged haunted attraction. The film combines Keaton's signature physical comedy with clever special effects for its supernatural gags.
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What is the plot of Buster Keaton's The Haunted House?
The two-reeler follows a bank teller who is accidentally locked in a vault during a robbery and later ends up in a house that has been staged to appear haunted by a gang of counterfeiters. Keaton navigates surreal gag sequences involving trap doors, sliding staircases, and ghostly disguises.
How long is The Haunted House (1921)?
The film runs approximately 20 minutes, consistent with the standard two-reel comedy short format of the silent era. It was released in 1921 and distributed by First National Pictures.
Who else appears in The Haunted House besides Buster Keaton?
The cast includes Virginia Fox as the bank president's daughter and Joe Roberts in a supporting antagonist role. Both were frequent Keaton collaborators who appeared in many of his short comedies during this period.
Where can I watch Buster Keaton's The Haunted House?
The film is in the public domain and freely available on YouTube and various silent film archive platforms. It has also been included in Buster Keaton Blu-ray and DVD compilations from distributors such as Kino Lorber.
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