Buster Keaton, Erwin Connelly, Joe Keaton

A gag-filled comedy which revolves around a film projectionist, unjustly accused of stealing a watch, who dreams of being a great detective.

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Unrated, 45 min.

Directed by: Buster Keaton

Release Date: April 21, 1924

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  • September 24, 2009
    A love triangle and a stolen watch highlight this enjoyable Buster Keaton film. He plays a young film projectionist who dreams of being a detective. Imaginative sight gags, manic chases and Keaton's overall genius make this a need-to-see. Highlights include a dream sequence in wh...( read more)ich Keaton walks into a movie screen and becomes a part of the action, and a scene where he is LITERALLY shadowing his suspect as directed in his detective's manual. Brilliant.
  • September 25, 2008
    If for anything, just see it for the stunts which are amazing. And really it's hard not to love. Plus you get to see Buster Keaton briefly with a mustache.
  • September 19, 2007
    Clever, even today.
  • November 4, 2009
    I really loved this film, I love watching old comedies
  • September 29, 2009
    This movie is so incredibly beautiful, way ahead of its time in terms of special effects and storyline. It's funny, heartwarming, and action-packed with stunts that still have 21st century audiences wondering "how'd they do that?" Buster Keaton was a rare talent, with a gloriousl...( read more)y blank face amidst the manic comedy of the movie. At only 45 minutes, it's just about the perfect silent movie. Highly recommended!
  • September 20, 2009
    So much creativity, action and humor for your eyes geniously brough by the comedy master, and yet such a simple and cute masterpiece. Don't miss this, whether you're a Buster Keaton fan or not.

    92/100
  • August 27, 2009
    ...( read more)px;text-align:center;">Flixster - Share MoviesWhat is montage? The answer is in this magic dream-scene that shows the differences between movies and life...in real life there aren't cuts...The idea of Allen's Purple Rose of Cairo is here.
  • July 21, 2009
    I actually really enjoy this movie. ^__^""""

    It's very, very old... but it's clever and cute and every effect is stunning-- because you don't know how they did it!
  • June 26, 2009
    You broke my fourth wall, Buster.
  • June 4, 2009
    Buster Keaton at his best.

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