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Steamboat Bill, Jr.
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Steamboat Bill, Jr.

1928-05-09 · 70 min · ★ 7.6

Comedy · Romance

The just-out-of-college, effete son of a no-nonsense steamboat captain comes to visit his father whom he's not seen since he was a child.

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Directors
Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton
Production companies
Buster Keaton Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Buster KeatonBuster KeatonSteamboat Bill Jr.
Tom McGuireTom McGuireJohn King
Ernest TorrenceErnest TorrenceSteamboat Bill Sr.
Tom LewisTom Carter
Marion ByronMarion ByronKitty King
James T. MackMinister (uncredited)
Ford WestBarber (uncredited)

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