
Sleeping Car
A French sleeping-car attending with an eye for the ladies hooks up with a wealthy widow and they get married. What he doesn't know is that she married him because she wants to stay in France. Complications ensue.
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Plot Summary
A young man inherits a failing circus and must work to keep it afloat. He faces numerous challenges, including a rival circus owner and his own lack of experience. Amidst the chaos, he finds romance with a spirited young woman who helps him save the circus.
Critical Reception
Sleeping Car was a modest release for Buster Keaton in the early sound era, often overlooked in favor of his earlier silent masterpieces. While not reaching the comedic heights of his peak, it offered some characteristic Keaton physical comedy and slapstick, finding a generally warm, if not ecstatic, reception from audiences who enjoyed his signature style.
What Reviewers Say
- Features some enjoyable physical comedy from Buster Keaton.
- A pleasant, though not groundbreaking, silent-era style comedy.
- The plot is straightforward and serves as a vehicle for Keaton's gags.
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Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1933, "Sleeping Car" was filmed in a style that still retained many elements of silent film comedy, with synchronized sound and music added later.
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