The Saphead (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1920, The Saphead is a comedy and drama film directed by Herbert Blaché, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Nick Van Alstyne owns the Henrietta silver mine and is very rich. His son Bertie is naive and spoiled. His daughter Rose is married to shady investor Mark. Mark wrecks Bertie's wedding plans by making him take the blame for Mark's illegitimate daughter. Mark also nearly ruins the family business by selling off Henrietta stock at too low a price. Bertie, of all people, must come to the rescue on the trading floor.
Who’s in it. The Saphead stars Buster Keaton as Bertie Van Alstyne, William H. Crane as Nicholas Van Alstyne, Beulah Booker as Agnes Gates and Irving Cummings as Mark Turner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Saphead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Saphead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Saphead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Saphead (1920)?
- In US, The Saphead is available to stream on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Saphead worth watching?
- The Saphead holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Saphead?
- The Saphead stars Buster Keaton, William H. Crane, Beulah Booker, Irving Cummings and Edward Jobson.
- When was The Saphead released?
- The Saphead was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.