Storyline

Following through on a promise to his mother, William Canning Jr. goes to River Junction to meet his father who has not seen him since he was a child. The younger Canning isn't quite what the elder was expecting but the old man has bigger problems. He's being put out of business by J.J. King, who not only owns the local hotel and bank, but has recently introduced a new paddle wheel steamer that puts Cannings older boat, the Stonewall Jackson, to shame. Bill Jr. and Kitty King take a liking to each other much to the dismay of both of their fathers. When a fierce storm hits River Junction, Bill Jr. is forced to save Kitty, her father and his father.

Plot Keywords

hurricane, riverboat, forbidden love, father son relationship, rainstorm, railway station, father daughter relationship, father son reunion, family relationships, male female relationship, nickname as title, character name as title, national film registry, barbershop

Short Review

Buster Keaton's silent comedy Steamboat Bill, Jr. displays more inspired energy and inventiveness than pretty much everything else currently in cinemas combined.

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Streaming Service

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2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 12.99, Rent: 4.99]