Okay, this is not a particularly sophisticated film by Buster Keaton. In fact, the movie is episodic instead of the usual narrative form of story telling. Buster wants to marry a girl but has no job or skills. When her father is apprehensive to give his approval, Buster says he'll go to the city and prove himself--or shoot himself if he fails. Again and again, the hardworking but stupid guy keeps losing jobs--my favorite was when he brought in the cat to be checked out by the vet at the animal shelter where he worked and accidentally brought in a skunk! Later, another hilarious scene results in Buster being hooked by a fisherman. And, the guy then stuck him on his stringer! In fact, there quite a few funny vignettes but unfortunately, the movie seemed to end on a rather flat note. Funny but not great art or among Keaton's very best, but still well worth seeing.
Review of Day Dreams
