The navigator 1924 directed by buster keaton, donald. The wealthy and impulsive rollo treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, betsy obrien. The buster keaton blogathon the navigator 1924 movierob. The navigator 1924 is a silent movie and comedy directed by and starring buster keaton, who was known for his physical comedy. The swaying of the camera along with the swaying of the boat is really.
The navigator 1924, directed by buster keaton and donald crisp. Donald crisp, buster keaton, buster keaton, kathryn mcguire. The navigator is a 1924 american silent film directed by and starring buster keaton. One of keatons best and most beloved films, the navigator 1924 is, in many ways, a direct precursor to his masterpiece, the general 1926, in its themes of man versus machine.
Would movie goers recommend the navigator to friends. The navigator 1924 re showtimes at an amc movie theater near you. The navigator also includes some of the earliest underwater movie photography. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. If it has a flaw, its that it lacks the warm heart found in the general or our hospitality, the. Like charlie chaplins film the immigrant 1917, the navigator features some crafty camerawork on the boat that you just dont see in film anymore. Buster keaton in the goat 1921 colorized silent movie color colour duration. The film premiered on columbus day 1924 at the capitol theater in new york, at that time the largest movie theater in the world. Buster keaton our hospitality 1923 full movie duration. The navigator 1924 tt0015163 the wealthy and impulsive rollo treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, betsy obrien. Gallery of 9 movie poster and cover images for the navigator 1924. Navigator, the on dvd 738329012427 from image ent directed by buster keaton, eddie cline and donald crisp. The navigator moves along quickly, full of pratfalls and chases.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The navigator 1924 buster keaton, donald crisp synopsis. He found ocean liner buford while it was on loan to director frank lloyd who was filming the sea hawk 1924. This is a post dedicated to the sixth annual buster keaton blogathon which is taking place over at silentology. Rent the navigator 1924 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. National catholic register buster keatons most popular vehicle in his own day, and said to be keatons favorite of his own films, the navigator isnt as. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Keaton plays the naive son of a wealthy family who wrongly gets on a ship that is about to be destroyed, he spends the rest of the movie barely. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the navigator. The navigator is just one of buster keatons silent films that demonstrate his mastery of silent slapstick comedy. National catholic register buster keatons most popular vehicle in his own day, and said to be keatons favorite of his own films, the navigator isnt as sophisticated and satisfying as his best work e.
The navigator was an alright film, i wouldnt say it was amazing but i dont have much experience with silent films so i guess my opinion isnt worth much. The navigator 1924 cast and crew in this revered silent comedy, the wealthy and impulsive rollo treadway buster keaton decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, betsy obrien. The wealthy and impulsive rollo treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, betsy. Keaton plays the naive son of a wealthy family who wrongly gets on a ship that is about to be destroyed, he spends the rest of the movie barely dodging disaster after disaster while keeping his famous deadpan facial expression. This is a list of american films released in 1924 a. Alhough betsy turns rollo down, he still opts go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon.
Rollo buster keaton and betsy kathryn mcguire, both accidentally on board an abandoned ocean liner. The dvd also has a theme, since all included movies have to do with sailing and the ocean. The navigator 1924 directed by buster keaton, donald crisp. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The ship in the movie was actually the usat buford, named after prominent union civil war cavalry officer and hero of gettysburg gen. Ultimate edition a precursor to his classic the general only centered around a 500foot steamship rather than a civil war locomotive the navigator demonstrates buster keatons ability to. A rich young man books a trip to hawaii but boards the wrong ship, the titular navigator, which has just been sold to a small warring country. This category includes films that do not feature a particular star from our site, but which in our view represent a major contribution of a silent movie to the arts and culture of the world. The navigator is a film that uses a large ship as it main prop. When circumstances find both rollo and betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas.
The navigator 1924 is one of buster keatons funniest films, and i read that it was his favorite film that he created. If it has a flaw, its that it lacks the warm heart found in the general or our hospitality, the sweet and soulful quality that marks buster at his very best. At the capitol the navigator was a huge hit and ran for a rare second week at the theater. Overview brilliantly exemplifying buster keatons ability to mime rich humor from the inanimate, the navigator is a classic of the. The navigator 1924 buster keaton the movie title stills. Jump to navigation jump to search this filmrelated list is. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Rollo buster keaton attempts to tow the liner toward a rescue, which doesnt work out, after which he and betsy kathryn mcguire must rescue each other, in the navigator, 1924. Saboteurs cut a ship adrift, and the only two souls aboard are buster keaton and his unrequited love. Media in category the navigator 1924 film the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Buster plays rollo treadway, one of his many idle rich characters, who in this instance proposes to his girlfriend betsy because he cant think of anything else to do that day. Movie typography from the navigator 1924, directed by donald crisp, buster keaton, starring buster keaton, kathryn mcguire, frederick vroom.
Rollo buster keaton attempts to tow the liner toward a rescue, which doesnt work out, after which he. The film was written by clyde bruckman and codirected by donald crisp. The pace is done well enough but the movie lacks any sort of heart that some of his other films had. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the united states national film registry by the library of congress as being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. Included with this dvd are 2 extra 20 minute films.
Rollo buster keaton and betsy kathryn mcguire, both accidentally on board an abandoned ocean liner, have trouble finding each other in the navigator, 1924 view the tcmdb entry for the navigator 1924. The navigator is a 1924 silent comedy starring buster keaton, who codirected with donald crisp. Two spoiled rich people find themselves trapped on an empty passenger ship. The navigator 1924 in this revered silent comedy, the wealthy and impulsive rollo treadway buster keaton decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, betsy obrien kathryn mcguire. Rent the navigator 1924 starring buster keaton and kathryn mcguire on dvd and bluray. The navigator is a 1924 comedy directed by and starring buster keaton. Mar 10, 2020 this movies story is the perfect showcase for buster keatons physical comedy routines and with his work here, he once again is able to show how much of a true pioneer he was in the movie industry when it came to comedy. Staring buster keaton, frederick vroom, noble johnson and kathryn mcguire. The navigator is part of our series other favorite films. One of keatons best and most beloved films, the navigator 1924 is, in many ways, a direct precursor to his masterpiece, the general 1926. Compared to keatons other masterpieces, the navigator is richer in gags and weaker in drama. Buster plays rollo treadway, one of his many idle rich characters, who in this instance proposes to his. Rollo buster keaton and betsy kathryn mcguire, both accidentally on board an abandoned ocean liner, have trouble finding each other in the navigator, 1924. The movie did have quite a few funny parts though, some that were actually funny and others that were just so outrageous you couldnt help but laugh.
Buster keaton, kathryn mcquire, frederick vroom directed by donald crisp and keaton produced by. Rollo buster keaton attempts to tow the liner toward a rescue, which doesnt work out, after which he and betsy kathryn mcguire must rescue each other, in the navigator, 1924 view the tcmdb entry for the navigator 1924. The film was written by clyde bruckman and codirected. Although betsy turns rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. Technical director fred gabourie promised buster after the difficulties filming the launch sequence in the boat 1921, that he would someday find a boat suitable to be the main location in a tworeeler. Although betsy turns rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that. Like charlie chaplins film the immigrant 1917, the navigator features some crafty. Prevented from becoming one of his best only because it necessarily lacks the lovingly detailed backgrounds and incredibly beautiful visual textures of films. A rich young man books a trip to hawaii but boards the wrong ship. The bravados classic western, full movie, gregory peck. Buster keatons the navigator is probably the only movie in screen history that is devised around one of its props, the ss buford, a former army transporter used in the spanish. The navigator is a 1924 silent comedy film directed by and starring buster keaton. Buy the navigator movie posters from movie poster shop.
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