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The Navigator

The Navigator

Hurry! Hurry! Throw out the "laff" line!

19247.11h 5m

Overview

The wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien. Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. When circumstances find both Rollo and Betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas.

Directed by Buster Keaton
Written by Clyde Bruckman, Jean C. Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell
Produced by Buster Keaton
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Top Cast

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Rollo Treadway

Kathryn McGuire

Kathryn McGuire

Betsy O'Brien

Frederick Vroom

Frederick Vroom

John O'Brien

Clarence Burton

Clarence Burton

Spy (uncredited)

H.N. Clugston

H.N. Clugston

Spy (uncredited)

Noble Johnson

Noble Johnson

Cannibal Chief (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

submarinediving suitloversslapstick comedyhijinksblack and whitecannibalsilent filmadriftsteamshipdeep-sea diveisland native

About The Navigator

The Navigator is a comedy, action, adventure, romance film released in 1924 exploring themes of submarine, diving suit, lovers, slapstick comedy, hijinks, black and white. Directed by Buster Keaton, it stars Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Frederick Vroom. The wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien. Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. When circumstances find both Rollo and Betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas.

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