Review of Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) by Dave J — 08 May 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
(1928) Steamboat Bill, JR.
SILENT ACTION COMEDY.
Original running time is about 70 minutes centering on two steamship companies who are at odds with each another whereas one is losing money as opposed to the new and improved steamship boats. Steamboat Bill, JR is the Buster Keaton character William who's just seen his dad for the first time in a very long time. His dad who owns a small old steamboat ship company who assumes that with his son's help may help improve his dwindling business since he's losing much of it to his competitor. The famous side of the house scene which that stunt was echoed in a Jackie Chan film called "Project A Part II" doesn't happen until 1 hour in. And the stunts in this film become more creative as the film progresses.
3 out of 4 stars.
This review of Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) was written by Dave J on 08 May 2013.
Steamboat Bill, Jr. has generally received very positive reviews.
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