The Cameraman (1928)
Kernel Score: 88% · 424 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1928-09-10
Runtime: 74 minutes
Where to watch The Cameraman
- Stream: Fubo, FlixFling
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.
The Cameraman parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Cameraman is a 1928 silent comedy-romance with a street fight and gun battle played for slapstick laughs, no real-world violence.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a staged street fight and gun battle sequences, presented comedically in classic silent-film style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Edward Sedgwick
Cast
- Buster Keaton as Buster
- Marceline Day as Sally
- Harold Goodwin as Stagg
- Sidney Bracey as Editor
- Harry Gribbon as Cop
- Ray Cooke as Office Worker (uncredited)
- Vernon Dent as Man in Tight Bathing Suit (uncredited)
- Harry Keaton as Extra in Swimming Pool (uncredited)
- Louise Keaton as Extra in Swimming Pool (uncredited)
- Bert Moorhouse as Randall (uncredited)
The Cameraman FAQ
Is The Cameraman good?
The Cameraman has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 424 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Cameraman?
In the US you can stream The Cameraman on Fubo and FlixFling, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom and Public Domain Movies and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Cameraman OK for kids?
The Cameraman is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Cameraman is a 1928 silent comedy-romance with a street fight and gun battle played for slapstick laughs, no real-world violence.
What movies are like The Cameraman?
If you liked The Cameraman, try Serendipity, Whatever Works, West Side Story and Breakfast at Tiffany's.