The High Sign 1921 Metro Pictures American Silent Film Comedy (Buster Keaton)

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The High Sign is a 1921 two-reel silent comedy film starring Buster Keaton, and written and directed by Keaton and Edward F. Cline. Its runtime is 21 minutes. Although One Week (1920) was Keaton's first independent film short released, The High Sign was the first one made. Disappointed with the result, Keaton shelved It. It was not till a year later that it was released. The title refers to the secret hand signal used by the film's underworld gang. Keaton plays a drifter who cons his way into working at an amusement park shooting gallery. Believing Keaton is an expert marksman, both the murderous gang the Blinking Buzzards and the man they want to kill end up hiring him. The film ends with a wild chase through a house filled with secret passages and trap doors. Buster Keaton - Our Hero (as 'Buster' Keaton) Bartine Burkett - Miss Nickelnurser (uncredited) Ingram B. Pickett - Tiny Tim (tall villain) (uncredited) Al St. John - Man in target practice (uncredited) (L. to r.) Ingram B. Pick...