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Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)

This takes a while to get going if you expect the usual Keaton gags. There are a few rather amusing scenes, plenty of people falling into water and the basic story that unfolds isn’t uninteresting, but it is really in the last 20 minutes this movie shines. Starting with the hilarious jail break attempt followed by insane stunts and practical effects that can rival Twister in wind speed and flying houses.


Rating: 3.5

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