What's worse than being a girl having to fight off 1,000 other possible brides for a chance to marry a millionaire? Hearing the minister later tell all of you ladies to leave the church quietly, that this whole thing must've been a prank! *YIKES!*
One of THE funniest movies I've ever seen, especially the famous climactic chase scene. While I loved how "College" showed off some of Buster's many athletic skills, I think this one actually shows them just as well if not better. Great how all those boulders chased off the rabid pack of brides, too - I'll bet even "Jimmie" the groom had to laugh to himself about that. ;-D
Some reviewers felt it started off rather slow, which it did, but when Buster made a film HIS way, this was usually the case - build, build, and build then push 'em out into the aisles laughing! Oh, and throw in some great sight gags along the way: the scene in the clock shop was priceless!
I was surprised to learn that this was one of Buster's least favorite films, but despite that, being forced on him by Joe Schenck, I think he took a weak pitch and knocked it 'way out of the ballpark!
Keaton + sow's ear = silk purse.
MY, what a rare mix of talent Buster had! He was a prize stallion that should've ran free forever, and never should have been fenced in at the Malicious Greedy Morons studio. I'm so glad in his later years, he was vindicated as a wonderful comedic genius, loved and revered by millions everywhere for all time. :-)
One of THE funniest movies I've ever seen, especially the famous climactic chase scene. While I loved how "College" showed off some of Buster's many athletic skills, I think this one actually shows them just as well if not better. Great how all those boulders chased off the rabid pack of brides, too - I'll bet even "Jimmie" the groom had to laugh to himself about that. ;-D
Some reviewers felt it started off rather slow, which it did, but when Buster made a film HIS way, this was usually the case - build, build, and build then push 'em out into the aisles laughing! Oh, and throw in some great sight gags along the way: the scene in the clock shop was priceless!
I was surprised to learn that this was one of Buster's least favorite films, but despite that, being forced on him by Joe Schenck, I think he took a weak pitch and knocked it 'way out of the ballpark!
Keaton + sow's ear = silk purse.
MY, what a rare mix of talent Buster had! He was a prize stallion that should've ran free forever, and never should have been fenced in at the Malicious Greedy Morons studio. I'm so glad in his later years, he was vindicated as a wonderful comedic genius, loved and revered by millions everywhere for all time. :-)