If you are looking for the genius and style of Buster Keaton's silent films, then you probably will be more disappointed in this short from Educational Films (a company, despite its name, that made comedies). This is because the film lacks the physicality of Keaton's older films--the flips, pratfalls and the like. However, if you can repress the part of the brain that expects that, then this film is actually pretty pleasant. Plus, it was a HUGE improvement over the types of films he'd just finished making for MGM--as pairing him and his sweet style with Jimmy Durante was simply insane!
The film begins with Buster's girl and father discussing her marriage to him. THey both agree that Buster hasn't proved himself and probably would be a disaster as a husband. So, to prove them wrong, he travels out West to show them he can be a success. However, the restaurant he bought sight unseen turns out to be in a ghost town. BUT, soon after, the town is rediscovered--as gold is found in the nearby mines. Now, the place is filled with folks and Buster finds himself the sheriff. The problem is, the bad guys insist he throw in his lot with them...or else.
While I don't recall any big laughs in this one, the story is nice and it's interesting to see Keaton in a short that is more plot-driven than usual. Not great but worth seeing.
The film begins with Buster's girl and father discussing her marriage to him. THey both agree that Buster hasn't proved himself and probably would be a disaster as a husband. So, to prove them wrong, he travels out West to show them he can be a success. However, the restaurant he bought sight unseen turns out to be in a ghost town. BUT, soon after, the town is rediscovered--as gold is found in the nearby mines. Now, the place is filled with folks and Buster finds himself the sheriff. The problem is, the bad guys insist he throw in his lot with them...or else.
While I don't recall any big laughs in this one, the story is nice and it's interesting to see Keaton in a short that is more plot-driven than usual. Not great but worth seeing.