Remarkable silent comedy with the incomparable Buster Keaton. When a burly riverboat captain (Torrence) meets his son (Keaton) for the first time, both are somewhat disappointed. As one of Keaton's last great silent films, this is definitely one of his finest. The comedy is outstanding with some truly funny scenes. Watching Buster trying on hats, sneaking off the riverboat or attempting to get his father out of jail will really have you chuckling. Plus, nearly a third of the story involves a cyclone and is filled with the classic physical stunt work which was Keaton’s specialty. This is really some of the most spectacular and funny stunts Keaton ever executed on film. While the buildings are being destroyed around him, Keaton is tumbled and dragged from one scene to the next, including the famous scene of a 2-story house slamming to the ground and Keaton appearing unscathed through the window. His choreography was incredible. Silent films are not for everyone, but this incredible film is certainly not to be missed. *****
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