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Steamboat Bill, Jr. 1928

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★ 7.6/10 NR ComedyRomanceActionDrama Released
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What is Steamboat Bill, Jr.?

Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a film first released in 1928.

Type
Film
Year
1928
Status
Released
Runtime
70 minutes
Release date
May 9, 1928
Studios
Buster Keaton Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Action, Drama
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Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

88 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #Romance #Action

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Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a film first released in 1928. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance, Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Buster Keaton Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“An effete college graduate visits his no-nonsense steamboat captain father.”

Reasons to watch
  • features iconic stunt work
  • classic silent film comedy
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  • silent film format may not suit all modern viewers

Watch it if you want to see famous classic film stunts.

The film is a comedy and romance.

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When was Steamboat Bill, Jr. released?

The film was released on 05/20/1928 in the US.

What genres is the film classified under?

It is classified under comedy and romance.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is 1h 10m.

What is the movie about?

The story follows an effete college graduate visiting his steamboat captain father whom he has not seen since childhood.

What famous stunt is in the movie?

The film features a famous stunt where the facade of a house falls around the character while he stands in an open window.

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