Spring Fever
Spring Fever

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Spring Fever

1927
Movie
78 min
English

Kelly's employer, Waters, is such a keen golfer that he asks Kelly to help him improve his game at an exclusive country club.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Buster Keaton, Clyde BruckmanGenres: Comedy, Romance, Sport

Plot Summary

A shy, retiring young man, hoping to impress the woman he loves and her father, decides to join a golf foursome. However, he has never played golf before and must rely on a series of comical mishaps and borrowed clubs to navigate the game. His attempts to appear skilled lead to increasingly chaotic and hilarious situations on and off the course.

Critical Reception

Spring Fever is considered a minor but enjoyable entry in Buster Keaton's filmography, showcasing his signature physical comedy and deadpan delivery. While not as groundbreaking as some of his earlier works, it was generally well-received by audiences for its lighthearted humor and Keaton's masterful slapstick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Buster Keaton's physical comedy and inventive gags.

  • Appreciated for its charmingly absurd plot and lighthearted tone.

  • Seen as a solid, if not his greatest, silent comedy effort.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this silent film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Although Buster Keaton is credited as a co-director, he famously disliked the golf setting and considered the film a less personal project, often prioritizing his more ambitious productions.

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