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Buttons (1927)

Movie ★ 3.7 70 min

Drama

Working as a pageboy on an ocean liner, a street orphan and his friend Slugger end up on the wrong side of the ship's captain when they try to tell him that his wife is cheating on him with other members of the crew. The boys end up in deeper trouble, after they are thrown in the brig and the ship starts sinking...

Marian Constance Blackton Writer George W. Hill Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 24, 1927
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0017722
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Cast

Jackie Coogan Jackie Coogan Buttons Lars Hanson Lars Hanson Captain Travers Gertrude Olmstead Gertrude Olmstead Ruth Stratton Roy D'Arcy Roy D'Arcy Henri Rizard Polly Moran Polly Moran Polly Paul Hurst Paul Hurst Slugger McGlue Jack McDonald Hatchet Face Coy Watson Jr. Coy Watson Jr. Brutus Carl Randoll Boy Ivan Randoll Boy Carl Roup Bellboy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Buttons about?
Working as a pageboy on an ocean liner, a street orphan and his friend Slugger end up on the wrong side of the ship's captain when they try to tell him that his wife is cheating on him with other members of the crew. The boys end up in deeper trouble, after they are thrown in the brig and the ship starts sinking...
Who directed Buttons?
Buttons was directed by George W. Hill.
Who stars in Buttons?
Buttons stars Jackie Coogan, Lars Hanson, Gertrude Olmstead, Roy D'Arcy.
When was Buttons released?
Buttons is a 1927 drama film.
Where can I watch Buttons?
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