The Navigator (1924)
Lifestyles of the rich and famous are satirized in The Navigator, a silent film starring Buster Keaton and Kathryn McGuire, and interestingly enough, directed by Buster and Donald Crisp! Buster and Kathryn wind up stranded together on a ship with no crew or outside help, and as they try to fend for themselves, they give the audience plenty of chuckles. Kathryn picks out a few individual beans to brew their coffee, then ties a raw slab of bacon into a knot to make it look pretty. Buster repeatedly breaks eggs by trying to fish them out of boiling water without a spoon. Since they’re that clueless, it’s no wonder they have no chance of surviving! And to make matters worse, they’re ex-sweethearts; at the start of the movie Kathryn rejects Buster’s proposal.
There are a few cute moments to this movie, but there’s also a large chunk of the movie that focuses on their dealings with island cannibals. That portion hasn’t stood the test of time very well, but if you can put it in the back of your mind, you’ll be in a better position to appreciate the underwater scenes and marvel at Buster who fights with an octopus while running out of oxygen in his deep sea suit.
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. There are several scenes where the camera tilts to mimic the ship’s movement. Also during the last scene, the camera spins in a full circle, and that will make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
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There are a few cute moments to this movie, but there’s also a large chunk of the movie that focuses on their dealings with island cannibals. That portion hasn’t stood the test of time very well, but if you can put it in the back of your mind, you’ll be in a better position to appreciate the underwater scenes and marvel at Buster who fights with an octopus while running out of oxygen in his deep sea suit.
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. There are several scenes where the camera tilts to mimic the ship’s movement. Also during the last scene, the camera spins in a full circle, and that will make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Mocha Locha" for posting!
More Buster Keaton movies here!