---
title: "The Cameraman"
year: 1928
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cameraman-1928"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31411
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 74
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Cameraman (1928) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cameraman-1928

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Cameraman is a film first released in 1928. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A shy photographer dives into chaotic newsreel work to win a secretary's heart."

### Why Watch
- Hilarious physical comedy
- Charming 1920s romance
- Brief breezy runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its 1928 production may feel dated to modern viewers
- Period pacing differs from contemporary films
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG rating and lighthearted humor make it suitable for all ages.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance, slapstick, vintage

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edward Sedgwick
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise?
A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes.

### Q: What genres does it combine?
It blends comedy, romance, and drama.

### Q: When was it released?
It premiered on September 10, 1928 in the United States.

### Q: Is it appropriate for younger viewers?
Yes, it carries a PG rating indicating it is suitable for general audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Cameraman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31411)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*