This move request seems to be a dispute over whether or not the printed article title with a comma takes precedence over wp. Silent films may not pack in big crowds today, but youd be a fool to miss the chance to see this on the big screen. Reisner, with buster keaton, ernest torrence, tom lewis, at turner classic movies. Released by united artists, the film is the last product of keatons independent production team and set of gag writers. Worth it for the storm sequence alone, which is staggering in its audacity, and shakespearean in its execution. Buster keatons 1928 silent movie steamboat bill, jr, now on rerelease, is most famous for that staggeringly clever and ambitious shot of the house front with the strategically positioned open. Steamboat bill, jr buster keaton 1928 720p full movie in hd. This particular stunt was noted for being done without any trickery and for being botched by the crew at one point. King operates the plush new paddle steamer, the king, and he is determined to put his rival out of business. This freedom had allowed keaton such luxuries as filming a train crashing into a river from a burning bridge at the then astronomical sum.
It contains his most famous stunt and walt disney likely used it as inspiration for his first mickey mouse cartoon steamboat willie, 1928 william. According to the guardian keaton relied on precise mathematics and nerves of steel. The effete son of a cantankerous riverboat captain comes to join his fathers crew. Steamboat bill ernest torrence and his faithful first mate tom lewis run the most dilapidated paddle steamer on the river. The film seems to have a direct line to buster keatons youth and soul in the tale of a sensitive lad trying to figure out the mettle of manhood in his overbearing dad.
Keaton ended up moving to metrogoldwynmayer where he made one last film in his trademark style, the cameraman. Komedie romantiek film geregisseerd door charles reisner. When a cyclone rages, buster proves himself a hero by rescuing his love and her father from a watery grave. Directed by charles reisner and, though uncredited, buster keaton, the film weaves a classic narrative together with hilarious comic beats and breathtaking setpieces. Its the film in which he executed a literally deathdefying gag that is justly. Keaton plays willie canfield, the nambypamby son of rough. That waterintake tower in the backright is still there today. Therefore, many of the versions of this film available on the market are either severely and usually badly. Muddy waters is a two boat town much to the chagrin of their respective proprietors.
Sep 17, 2015 buster keatons 1928 silent movie steamboat bill, jr, now on rerelease, is most famous for that staggeringly clever and ambitious shot of the house front with the strategically positioned open. Buster keaton and ernest torrence in steamboat bill, jr. The latter effect was achieved using a conventional crane swinging the tree, yet another of the stunts keaton performed without a. Keaton plays willie canfield, the nambypamby son of. In the clip above, i discuss buster keatons last film as an independent producer, steamboat bill, jr. Steamboat bill 1928 hd movie buster keaton youtube. Set on the mississippi river, the hilarious silent comedy classic steamboat bill, jr.
Not the best of buster keatons silents, steamboat bill, jr. Cadet deau douce steamboat bill jr film complet avec buster keaton 1928. Steamboat bill, jr buster keaton 1928 720p full movie. Yet by the end he manages to impress his dad and become a bit of a hero. The charming mississippi river setting actually filmed along the sacramento delta is but one of steamboat bill, jr. Steamboat bill down the mississippi steamed the whipporwill commanded by the pilot, mister steamboat bill the owners gave him orders on the strict q. Steamboat bill jr flavored with americana and loaded with cinematic inventiveness, steamboat bill jr. Yet, at its heart, the central story of steamboat bill jr. Cadet deau douce steamboat bill jr film complet avec. For the classically crestfallen canfield, there is much work to be done.
A large crane and a number of cables were also needed to carry aloft buildings, props and, in one scene, buster keaton himselfclinging to an uprooted tree trunk. Jennie kermode eye for film september 22, 2015 steamboat bill, jr. The pratfalls and pranks and slapstick humor is genuinely funny, even in todays society. National catholic register if the general is buster keatons allaround best film, steamboat bill, jr. Keaton continued making films for metro goldwyn mayer but his brand of spontaneously innovative slapstick did not translate to the regimented structure of. Steamboat bill, jr 1928, directed by charles f reisner. The shining, citizen kane, breakfast at tiffanys, and tens of thousands of films have names. We are an encyclopedia and this is the name of a film. Having his own studio, established under the guidance of brotherinlaw joseph schenck married to norma talmadge while buster was married to natalie talmadge at united artists, gave keaton the freedom he needed to put his genius. Cohen film collection is part of the cohen media group.
Just speed up your fire, let the old smoke roll burn up all your cargo if you run out of coal if we dont beat that record, billy told the mate. Keaton plays willie canfield, the nambypamby son of roughandtumble steamboat captain steamboat bill canfield ernest torrence. Buster keaton filmed his final independent production steamboat bill, jr. Steamboat bill, jr an effete college student is forced by his crusty father to learn the ropes of riverboating during a feud between his father and the owner of a new steam packet. The following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. For the wind effects, six enormous airplane propellers powered by liberty engines were brought in. At this point, bills estranged son, willie canfield jr. Steamboat bill jr marion byron, joe keaton, tom lewis, tom mcguire, ernest torrence, charles reisner. Schenck, bringing to a close one of the most fruitful collaborations in the annals of silent comedy. Now committed to protecting his jailed father s interest against rival king tom mcguire, hospitalized bill director and star buster keaton is compelled into action by weather conditions, beginning the landmark actioncomedy finale of steamboat bill, jr. A boat is referenced in the title, but the most famous sequence in this buster keaton comedy takes place on land. Charles reisner, 1928 buster keaton, for his final independently produced feature, enjoyed a level of complete creative control with no budgetary restrictions afforded only a select few. With buster keaton, tom mcguire, ernest torrence, tom lewis. This is a procedural move request as this page was moved to steamboat bill, jr.
Historian paul frobose discovered these sacramento locations, and has written a fascinating account for the sacramento county historical society golden notes, summer 1992. King of comedy buster keatons 1928 masterpiece is still in a class of its own funny with heart. So far, steamboat bill, jr is my favorite buster keaton film. Part comedy, part romance, and part disastermovie adventure, steamboat bill, jr.
King tom mcguire hopes to run him out of business with a fancier, more expensive vessel. When a windstorm hits the river town where the story is set, keaton and director charles reisner pull out all the stops. Eventually his father gets fed up and tells him to return to boston. It was not a boxoffice success and became the last picture keaton made for united artists. In addition to arguably the most iconic sight gag in movie history the one with the falling wall and the justtherightsize window the. Nov 08, 2016 steamboat bill, jr buster keaton 1928 720p full movie in hd harry steiman. In an era now when insane budgets are thrown at the most average film, steamboat bill jr. At this point, bill s estranged son, willie canfield jr. Its reported that both the cameraman and director were too scared to watch when the stunt was performed. What makes it so good is the completeness of many elements that come together in the tightest, most enjoyable package imaginable. Apr 18, 2011 buster keaton filmed his final independent production steamboat bill, jr. Set on the mississippi river in the old sidewheeler days, steamboat bill jr. The son of a steamboat captain, buster falls in love with the daughter of a rival steamboat owner.
As hes about to go, his fathers steamboat is condemned and his father arrested in a situation instigated by the rival. Sep 21, 2015 in an era now when insane budgets are thrown at the most average film, steamboat bill jr. Keatons position on the ground had to line up exactly with an open window in the top of the house. All of this town was built from scratch for the film production. Stone face buster keaton king of early stunts who broke. When hes not trying to make a man out of his boy, the captain is carrying on a feud with tom carter tom mcguire, the wealthy. The owner of this website is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon properties including, but not limited to,,, or.
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