Buster Keaton

 Buster Keaton



Our Hospitality (1923)

Sherlock Jr. (1924)

The Navigator (1924)

Seven Chances (1925)

Go West (1925)

The General (1926)

Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928)

The Cameraman (1928)





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8. Go West (1925)


"Go West" sees Buster Keaton travel westward and fall in love with a cow with a tragic fate. The film consists of Keaton comically trying to save the cow from the slaughter.



7. The Navigator (1924)


While marooned on an abandoned ship, Keaton tries to save himself along with his love interest. As the two navigate the ghostly vessel, danger creeps around every corner. 




6. Our Hospitality (1923)


Ever heard of 'Southern Hospitality?' Well, in Buster Keaton's "Our Hospitality," Keaton's protagonist sees just how far that hospitality is willing to go. Based on the legendary fued between the Hatfields and McCoys, the film sees a man trying to marry a girl from an opposing family. This film turned out to be one of Keaton's first 'comedy epics.'




5. The Cameraman (1928)


They say the camera catches everthing. Well, whoever said that never had Buster Keaton as their cameraman. Trying to prove himself as a legitimate Hollywood director, Keaton's character clumsily muddles through the rigorous trials of capturing documentary events on film. The only problem is that he doesn't seem to have the stuff. Good thing his monkey excels where Keaton falls short.



4. Sherlock Jr. (1924)


In "Sherlock Jr.," Keaton's protagonist is a film projectionist who dreams of being the next great detective. When a real conspiracy involving him turns up, he has no choice but to track down the problem. Through varying stunts, action sequences, and comedic scenes, - even one involving Keaton stepping into an actual film screen - this action comedy provides all the laughs and daring any film could ask for.




3. Seven Chances (1925)


In "Seven Chances," Keaton's protagonist has until sundown to find a wife, or else lose out on his uncle's million-dollar inheritance. As the time ticks down, he becomes more and more frantic in his search. After a misunderstanding, the whole world starts to come crashing down.




2. Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)


The phrase 'Like Father, Like Son' doesn't always turn out to be true. In Keaton's "Steamboat Bill, Jr." an estranged son shows up to join his father on his steamboat. The only problem is that the son is nothing at all like his father, souring their relationship. However, when a hurricane comes into the bay, the son's heroism proves more valuable than the flimsy similarities the two were hoping to have. 



1. The General (1926)


Told that he could not join the Confederate army, a young train engineer decides to take matters into his own hands. That is, until he loses his train to Union soldiers. In a stunt-filled daring chase, Buster Keaton must try to retrieve his train, and prove himself to be a capable soldier.


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