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Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)

Movie ★ 7.6 70 min

Comedy Romance Action Drama

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.

Charles Reisner Director Buster Keaton Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 9, 1928
Runtime
70 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0019421
Language
Studio
Buster Keaton Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions

Themes

Cast

Buster Keaton Buster Keaton William 'Willie' Canfield Jr. Tom McGuire Tom McGuire John James 'J.J.' King Ernest Torrence Ernest Torrence William 'Steamboat Bill' Canfield Sr. Tom Lewis First and Last Mate Tom Carter Marion Byron Marion Byron Kitty King James T. Mack Minister (uncredited) Ford West Barber (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Steamboat Bill, Jr. about?
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.
Who directed Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
Steamboat Bill, Jr. was directed by Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton.
Who stars in Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
Steamboat Bill, Jr. stars Buster Keaton, Tom McGuire, Ernest Torrence, Tom Lewis.
When was Steamboat Bill, Jr. released?
Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a 1928 comedy, romance, action, drama film.
Where can I watch Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
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