Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)
The Laugh Special of the Age. See It.
The just-out-of-college, effete son of a no-nonsense steamboat captain comes to visit his father whom he's not seen since he was a child.
Director: Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: May 9, 1928
Cast
- Buster Keaton - William 'Willie' Canfield Jr.
- Tom McGuire - John James 'J.J.' King
- Ernest Torrence - William 'Steamboat Bill' Canfield Sr.
- Tom Lewis - First and Last Mate Tom Carter
- Marion Byron - Kitty King
- James T. Mack - Minister (uncredited)
- Ford West - Barber (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Carl Harbaugh (Story)
Cinematography: Devereaux Jennings, Bert Haines
Editing: Sherman Kell
Production: Buster Keaton Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
wind, river, girlfriend, jail, steamboat, black and white, makeover, rescue from drowning, silent film, barbershop, carnation, father son reunion, catastrophe, rich man, unlikely hero
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Steamboat Bill, Jr. about?
- The just-out-of-college, effete son of a no-nonsense steamboat captain comes to visit his father whom he's not seen since he was a child.
- Who directed Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
- Steamboat Bill, Jr. was directed by Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton.
- Who stars in Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
- Steamboat Bill, Jr. stars Buster Keaton, Tom McGuire, Ernest Torrence, Tom Lewis, Marion Byron, James T. Mack.
- How long is Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
- Steamboat Bill, Jr. has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
- Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Steamboat Bill, Jr. produced?
- Steamboat Bill, Jr. was produced in United States of America.