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The Boat

The Boat

Moored for one week

19216.50h 23m

Overview

A boat builder and his family attempt to set sail in his handmade boat, 'The Damfino'.

Directed by Edward F. Cline
Written by Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Produced by Joseph M. Schenck
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Top Cast

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

The Boat Builder

Edward F. Cline

Edward F. Cline

SOS Receiver (uncredited)

Sybil Seely

Sybil Seely

The Wife (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

silent filmstorm at seaboatingshort film

About The Boat

The Boat is a comedy film released in 1921 exploring themes of silent film, storm at sea, boating, short film. Directed by Edward F. Cline, it stars Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Sybil Seely. A boat builder and his family attempt to set sail in his handmade boat, 'The Damfino'.

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