This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "Battling Butler" is an sparkling comedy starring Buster Keaton and featuring Snitz Edwards, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by Buster Keaton Produced by Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck Written by Paul Gerard Smith, Al Boasberg, Charles H. Smith, Lex Neal Based on the play Battling Butler by Stanley Brightman and Austin Melford, adapted by Ballard MacDonald Starring Buster Keaton, Sally O'Neil, Snitz Edwards, Francis McDonald Cinematography J.D. Jennings, Bert Haines Distributed by MGM Release date September 19, 1926 Running time 77 minutes Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."