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One Week

One Week (1920)

  • 93% of users liked it
    (707 ratings)

One Week was the first Buster Keaton-directed film to be released to the public (The High Sign was made earlier but shelved for several months). Based on a now-obscure educational short called Home Made, it involves a build-it-yourself house given to Keaton and his new bride (Sybil Seely).… More

Unrated,
Directed By
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Genres
Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 1, 1920 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press

    In 1920's One Week, the silent comedian known as the Great Stone Face attempts to assemble the build-it-yourself home he received as a wedding present.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Very funny slapstick two-reeler.

  • Gabe Leibowitz, Film and Felt

    Physical humor and tomfoolery abound in this romp through the first week of married bliss and pitfalls, but there's also something really sweet about the love between Keaton and his new bride.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Ken S


    I giant bucket of fun. Possibly the best two reelers EVER. Check it out on Google Video.

  • Stella D


    one of buster's best shorts, only 22mins and it's on google video. so do yourself a favor :D

  • AJ V


    One of my favourite Keaton films, short and hilarious. A must see!

  • Matthew Y


    Famous short where a newlywed couple buy a new house...some assembly is required. The antics that ensue as the couple try to construct their dream home are hilarious even today. Highlight moment is when a wall falls on Keaton as he's standing in the precise spot where the… More

  • Chris B


    "One Week" was the first Keaton directed film to be released due to The "High Sign" being shelved at Keaton's will. The film is a masterpiece and it makes sense that even at 24 minutes it was one of the top-grossing films of 1920. The film showcases the big… More

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