Movie: The High Sign

Top 6 Billed Cast

Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton

Our Hero

Bartine Burkett
Bartine Burkett

Miss Nickelnurser

Charles Dorety
Charles Dorety

Gang Member

Joe Roberts
Joe Roberts

Leader of Buzzards

Al St. John
Al St. John

Man On Beach

Ingram B. Pickett
Ingram B. Pickett

Tiny Tim

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The High Sign (1921) Buster Keaton, Bartine Burkett

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