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Overview. A young man falls for a young woman on his trip home; unbeknownst to him, her family has vowed to kill every member of his family. John G. Blystone. Director. Buster Keaton. Director. Jean C. Havez. Screenplay. Joseph A. Mitchell.
Our Hospitality is one of the most gag-packed of Keaton's films, offering a cornucopia of visual jokes that barely gives the spectator a chance to rest between one bout of laughter and the next. The best remembered sequence is the one in which a flimsy steam train (a near-replica of Robert Stephenson's Rocket ) zigzags around numerous obstacles in an increasingly desperate attempt to reach its destination.
Buster Keaton is rightfully known for his creative comedy, and Our Hospitality has examples of it in abundance. Arguably, his shorts are principally more focused when it comes down to demonstrating the resourcefulness of a single stunt in isolation, but when weighed against having a well-proportioned comedy with extraordinary timing and awareness to detail, this stands as one of his most significant and most ingenious movies, and it commenced a string of films throughout the nineteen ...
Aug 31, 2023 · Young Buster Keaton returns to his Appalachian homestead aand an ancient feud. On the train there he meets a beautiful young woman and falls in love only to ...
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Our Hospitality (1923) : Brief Review - Buster Keaton's Timeless Tale of Classic Slapstick and Situational Comedy. It is an honour to watch Films from silence cinema which gave birth to most of the common stories told over the years. Our Hospitality is another genuine script with timeless impact and influencial screenwriting segments.
A man returns to his Appalachian homestead. On the trip, he falls for a young woman. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family.
Our Hospitality stands on its own as a masterful comedy while also paving the way for his films to come. It is a must for comedy nerds and fans of old Hollywood alike. Full Review | Apr 1, 2023
