The Misfit (1924): Cast
The Misfit is a 1924 short film directed by Albert Austin, starring Clyde Cook as The Henpecked Husband, Blanche Payson and Joe Roberts. It runs 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Director
- Albert Austin
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Misfit About?
The premise of The Misfit without spoilers.
A silent comedy short starring Clyde Cook as a hen‑pecked husband who spends his days hauling groceries and painting floors for his domineering wife, Blanche Payson. Tired, he finally escapes by joining the U.S. Marines, with basic‑training sequence filmed at Buster Keaton’s studio. The short also includes Joe Roberts, likely his final screen role.
The Misfit Cast & Characters
Clyde Cook leads the cast as The Henpecked Husband, with Blanche Payson as The Domineering Wife and Joe Roberts as The Drill Master. Directed by Albert Austin.
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Director Albert Austin
- Clyde Cook as The Henpecked Husband
- Blanche Payson as The Domineering Wife
- Joe Roberts as The Drill Master
More from Albert Austin
One more film directed by Albert Austin: My Boy.
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The Misfit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Misfit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Misfit?
The Misfit runs 12 minutes.
When was The Misfit released?
The Misfit was released on March 22, 1924.
Who directed The Misfit?
The Misfit was directed by Albert Austin.
More films by Albert Austin Who is in the cast of The Misfit?
The Misfit stars Clyde Cook as The Henpecked Husband, Blanche Payson as The Domineering Wife and Joe Roberts as The Drill Master.
Does The Misfit have a post-credit scene?
No. The Misfit has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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