Steamboat Bill, Jr. movie poster

Steamboat Bill, Jr.

"The Laugh Special of the Age. See It."

May 9, 1928 1h 10m 7.6/10 (381 votes)

Originally released in 1928. Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a comedy/romance film. directed by Charles Reisner. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Buster Keaton, Tom McGuire, and Ernest Torrence

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 9, 1928 97 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (381 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Buster Keaton Productions

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.

How long is Steamboat Bill, Jr.?

Steamboat Bill, Jr. has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was Steamboat Bill, Jr. released?

Steamboat Bill, Jr. was released on May 9, 1928 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Steamboat Bill, Jr.?

The main cast of Steamboat Bill, Jr. includes Buster Keaton, Tom McGuire, Ernest Torrence, Tom Lewis, Marion Byron.

Is Steamboat Bill, Jr. worth watching?

Steamboat Bill, Jr. has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 381 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.