Three Ages
"A cyclone of laughs and thrills"
Originally released in 1923. Three Ages is a comedy film. directed by Edward F. Cline. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Buster Keaton, Margaret Leahy, and Wallace Beery
Synopsis
The rituals of courtship, romantic rivalry, and love play out three times as a man vies with a villain for the girl. In the Stone Age, the rivalry is set off by dinosaurs, a turtle used as a ouija board, and a round of golf with stones. In ancient Rome, the men display their brawn through a chariot race, using dogs instead of horses. In contemporary times, the man finds himself overcome by modernity, including a very fragile car.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (136 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Buster Keaton
as The Boy
Margaret Leahy
as The Girl
Wallace Beery
as The Villain
Joe Roberts
as The Girl's Father
Lillian Lawrence
as The Girl's Mother
Kewpie Morgan
as The Emperor / Cave Man / Roman Thug
Lionel Belmore
as Undetermined Role (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
George Davis
as Roman Guard Knocked Down (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
as Old Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Blanche Payson
as The Amazon (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Buster Keaton Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Ages about?
The rituals of courtship, romantic rivalry, and love play out three times as a man vies with a villain for the girl. In the Stone Age, the rivalry is set off by dinosaurs, a turtle used as a ouija ...
Who directed Three Ages?
Three Ages was directed by Edward F. Cline.
How long is Three Ages?
Three Ages has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Three Ages released?
Three Ages was released on September 24, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Three Ages?
The main cast of Three Ages includes Buster Keaton, Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence.
Is Three Ages worth watching?
Three Ages has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 136 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.