Review of Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) by John S — 02 Jan 2012
Another classic Buster Keaton film which sees him as the son of a steamboat captain named Steamboat Bill Canfield. Willie (Keaton) goes down to visit his father after going to school up in Boston. Willie discovers that Mary, the girl that he is in love with, is also down from Boston to visit her father.
Both fathers do not like each other due to the fact that Mary's father runs a competing steamboat that is more modernized and upscale. Willie and Mary desperately try to get together even though their fathers disapprove.
The sight gags are brilliant in this film culminating in the climactic storm and rescue sequence. This film once again shows why Buster Keaton is a true comic genius and one of the comedic stars of the silent era.
This review of Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) was written by John S on 02 Jan 2012.
Steamboat Bill, Jr. has generally received very positive reviews.
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