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The third, overall, in our continuing series of Buster Keaton Blu-ray reviews is the last of his great independent features, Steamboat Bill, Jr. This film was made in the immediate wake of The General, which failed to find box office success upon its release, but has since been frequently named among the great American films in history. Steamboat Bill, Jr. was another ambitious attempt at getting big laughs from Keaton, who based the story loosely on a popular song about a steamboat captain. Kino's presentation of Steamboat Bill is fantastic and features several substantive extra features that can enhance one's viewing experience, including an entire alternate version made from different camera angles and alternate takes.The last of the independent features made in the prime of »
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