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Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)

70 min  -  Action | Comedy | Drama  -   20 May 1928 (USA)
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The effete son of a cantankerous riverboat captain comes to join his father's crew.

Director:

Charles Reisner, and 1 more credit »

Writer:

Carl Harbaugh (story), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Buster Keaton, Tom McGuire and Ernest Torrence
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Storyline

Willie is the effete son of riverboat captain "Steamboat Bill" coming to see his dad after years of separation. Bill tries to turn his son into a man. When his father is arrested, Willie decides to get him out of jail. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Captain | River | Riverboat | Rescue | Banker  | See more »

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The Laugh Special of the Age. See It.

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Action | Comedy | Drama | Family | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Wasser hat keine Balken See more »

Filming Locations:

Sacramento River, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Buster Keaton Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

For reasons unknown, Buster Keaton did not receive a directing credit, although all involved in the film concur that he co-directed the film. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Just before the house facade falls on Keaton, a stagehand can be seen through the first floor window giving it an extra push. See more »

Quotes

Tom Carter - First and Last Mate: [gives his gun to Steamboat Bill] There's not a jury that would convict you.
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