The Frozen North
A mix of guns and mistaken identity leads to chaos in this satirical parody of William S. Hart's melodramatic westerns, finding Buster in the frozen north - "the last stop on the subway".
Where to watch The Frozen North in United States
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About The Frozen North
The Frozen North is a 1922 English-language comedy and western film directed by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline. The cast is led by Buster Keaton, Joe Roberts, Sybil Seely. It has a runtime of 0h 18m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Frozen North was produced by First National Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 28, 1922.
- Director
- Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
- Writers
- Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
- Release date
- August 28, 1922
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- First National Pictures
The Frozen North cast & crew
The Frozen North was directed by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline and written by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline.
The cast features Buster Keaton as The Bad Man, Joe Roberts as The Driver, Sybil Seely as Wife, Bonnie Hill as The Pretty Neighbor, Freeman Wood as Her Husband, and Edward F. Cline as The Janitor.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
Is The Frozen North worth watching?
The Frozen North holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 91 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 18m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and western, The Frozen North is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Frozen North
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Cast of The Frozen North
Buster Keaton
The Bad Man
Joe Roberts
The Driver
Sybil Seely
Wife
Bonnie Hill
The Pretty Neighbor
Freeman Wood
Her Husband
Edward F. Cline
The Janitor
The Frozen North — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Frozen North in United States?
The Frozen North is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Frozen North on Kanopy?
Yes — The Frozen North is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Frozen North in?
The Frozen North is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Frozen North?
The Frozen North runs 0 hours 18 minutes (18 minutes).
▸What is The Frozen North rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 91 ratings.
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