The Paleface
Seen it?1922 | 25 min | Western, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and western fans. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. If you loved The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 25 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1922: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A butterfly collector unwittingly wanders into an Indian encampment while chasing a butterfly, but the tribe has resolved to kill the first white man who enters their encampment because white oil tycoons are trying to force them from their land.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 54%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
- Buster KeatonLittle Chief Paleface
- Virginia FoxIndian Maiden
- Joe RobertsThe Indian Chief