The Butcher Boy Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Butcher Boy.
The Butcher Boy Ending Explained: Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, this 1917 comedy film stars Roscoe Arbuckle (Fatty / Saccharine), alongside Buster Keaton as Buster, Al St. John as Alum, Josephine Stevens as Almondine. With a 6.1/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Butcher Boy?
Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film debut he buys a pail of molasses.
Roscoe Arbuckle's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Roscoe Arbuckle (Fatty / Saccharine)'s journey. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing.
How Does Roscoe Arbuckle (Fatty / Saccharine)'s Story End?
- Roscoe Arbuckle: Roscoe Arbuckle's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Buster Keaton (Buster): Buster Keaton's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Al St. John (Alum): Al St. John's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Butcher Boy Mean?
The Butcher Boy's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Roscoe Arbuckle may feel rushed. Roscoe Arbuckle's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.