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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.9 / 100
1928·Action / Comedy / Drama·1h 10m

STEAMBOAT BILL, JR.

“The Laugh Special of the Age. See It.”

The just-out-of-college, effete son of a no-nonsense steamboat captain comes to visit his father whom he's not seen since he was a child.

Above the Line
Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton·DirectorCarl Harbaugh·StoryDevereaux Jennings·Director of PhotographySherman Kell·Editor
Cast
Buster Keaton·William 'Willie' Canfield Jr.Tom McGuire·John James 'J.J.' KingErnest Torrence·William 'Steamboat Bill' Canfield Sr.Tom Lewis·First and Last Mate Tom CarterMarion Byron·Kitty KingJames T. Mack·Minister (uncredited)Ford West·Barber (uncredited)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 4
Charles Reisner·DirectorBuster Keaton·DirectorLouise Keaton·Script SupervisorSandy Roth·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Carl Harbaugh·Story
Camera· 2
Devereaux Jennings·Director of PhotographyBert Haines·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Sherman Kell·Editor
Production· 2
Joseph M. Schenck·Executive ProducerHarry Brand·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 3
Fred Gabourie·Technical SupervisorLouise Keaton·Stunt DoubleJoseph M. Schenck·Presenter
By the Numbers
88.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
96%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Playful, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A man in a dark double-breasted naval uniform with a captain's hat walks towards the viewer on a white, striped pier or deck. The background features a light bl”

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Key Elements
Naval UniformCaptain's HatCloudsBirdsRailings
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
8/10
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