Passing the Buck (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1919, Passing the Buck is a comedy film directed by Larry Semon.
What it’s about. Larry has to fight off a bunch of crooks who are after his bag of jewels.
Who’s in it. Passing the Buck stars Larry Semon as The House Detective, Frank Alexander as The Fat Crook, Lucille Carlisle as The Fat Crook's Wife and James Donnelly as The Hotel Proprietor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Passing the Buck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passing the Buck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passing the Buck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passing the Buck (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Passing the Buck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Passing the Buck worth watching?
- Passing the Buck holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passing the Buck?
- Passing the Buck stars Larry Semon, Frank Alexander, Lucille Carlisle, James Donnelly and Louise Du Pre.
- When was Passing the Buck released?
- Passing the Buck was released in 1919.