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The Navigator

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In this revered silent comedy, the wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway (Buster Keaton) decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien (Kathryn McGuire). Alhough 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, allowing Keaton plenty of opportunities to display his trademark agility.
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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Buster Keaton’s 1924 comedy masterpiece... Aug 2, 2022 Full Review TIME Staff TIME Magazine You will watch [Buster Keaton] on shipboard, attacked by cannibals, prodded by swordfish. You will continue happily in his constituency. Jul 20, 2020 Full Review Mordaunt Hall New York Times It is funny enough to see this indefatigable stoic as a pampered young man in a wonderful mansion, but, as might be gathered, it is even more absurd to view his actions when he and the heroine are alone aboard a drifting steamship. Mar 25, 2006 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies The Navigator sees the iconic Buster Keaton put on another masterclass in comedy. Rated: 4/5 Feb 11, 2025 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins While this adventure employs Keaton's standard proficiency with slapstick and comical dunderheadedness, it still boasts some incredibly memorable sequences. Rated: 10/10 Jan 2, 2022 Full Review Robert E. Sherwood LIFE You will have occasion to be devoutly grateful for the laughs that it affords. Still, I can't help wishing that Buster Keaton possessed the architectural skill of that shrewd craftsman, Harold Lloyd. Dec 14, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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michel c bonjour the Navigator et très bon film de Mr Buster Keaton Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/23/25 Full Review Dawn B The navigator 14.12.24 on my watch list of 100%ers from rotten toms. Unlike completely silent films, it draws you in because of the occasional line. 7.5/0. D.B. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review Audience Member "The Navigator" is one of these films that's hard to describe because it's just so engaging and so full of life despite it's isolative setting. A sea shanty of ethereal romantic intimacy that generates a picture that leave you spinning soon after you watch it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review william d Not one of Keaton's best in my opinion, but average Keaton is better than 90% of the other film comedies out there. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Ethan S I had high expectations when I sat down to watch The Navigator, which were only partially validated; there are certainly some hilarious segments to be found here, but the story seems a little less than the sum of its parts compared to, say, The General or Our Hospitality. Still a good watch though. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/21 Full Review s r TCM did another Buster night and I had to see this one because it was so highly rated. It did not disappoint. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Donald Crisp

Director

Buster Keaton

Director

Buster Keaton

Rollo Treadway

Kathryn McGuire

Betsy O'Brien

Frederick Vroom

John O'Brien

Noble Johnson

Cannibal chief (uncredited)

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Synopsis In this revered silent comedy, the wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway (Buster Keaton) decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien (Kathryn McGuire). Alhough 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, allowing Keaton plenty of opportunities to display his trademark agility.
Director
Donald Crisp, Buster Keaton
Producer
Buster Keaton
Screenwriter
Clyde Bruckman, Jean Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corp., Image Entertainment Inc., Kino Video
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Buster Keaton Productions Inc. [us]
Genre
Comedy
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 13, 1924, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 20, 2016
Runtime
1h 9m
Aspect Ratio
Academy (1.33:1)
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