The Navigator
The Navigator

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The Navigator

1924
Movie
65 min
English

The wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien. Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. When circumstances find both Rollo and Betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Director: Buster Keaton, Donald CrispGenres: Comedy, Adventure, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy young man and the woman he loves are accidentally set adrift on an empty ocean liner. As they struggle to survive aboard the massive, deserted vessel, they encounter various challenges and comical situations. Their ordeal tests their resourcefulness and burgeoning romance amidst the vast emptiness of the sea.

Critical Reception

The Navigator is widely regarded as one of Buster Keaton's finest comedies and a masterclass in silent film. It was a commercial success upon release and has maintained its status as a beloved classic, praised for its inventive gags, impressive set pieces, and Keaton's unique blend of physical comedy and deadpan delivery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ingenious use of the ocean liner setting for comedic effect.

  • Lauded for Buster Keaton's signature physical comedy and deadpan performance.

  • Appreciated for its impressive scale and visual gags.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently highlight the film's clever premise and Keaton's enduring comedic genius, with many finding the large-scale gags and the romantic subplot charming and entertaining.

Fun Fact

The massive ocean liner used in the film, the SS "Eventide", was actually a decommissioned American transport ship that was heavily modified and filmed in the waters off the coast of San Pedro, California.

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Underrated beyond belief. As funny as Sherlock Jr.

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