Review of Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) by Kevin M. W — 21 Oct 2018
The son of a rundown riverboat captain returns to his dad after college, slick and citi-fied, a disappointment to his dad and the laughingstock of the town. Only the girl he knew in school thinks anything much of him, and she's the daughter of the town big-shot (Pop's nemesis) too.
How to repair his reputation, get Pop's respect, the respect of Pop's enemy, and win the girl? And a big storm coming on? The storm proves the height of Keaton's talents as some of his most memorable sight gags happen during its rage, and Keaton enters film history with pride.
This review of Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) was written by Kevin M. W on 21 Oct 2018.
Steamboat Bill, Jr. has generally received very positive reviews.
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