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The Electric House is a 1922 American silent comedy short co-directed by and starring Buster Keaton. The plot centers on a university graduate who is mistakenly hired to modernize a wealthy man's mansion with electricity. Keaton's character installs a series of absurd, malfunctioning automated devices, including moving walkways and self-clearing dining tables. The film is constructed around its elaborate mechanical gags and physical stunts, serving as a prime example of 1920s silent comedy for classic film enthusiasts.
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What happens in Buster Keaton's The Electric House?
In the 1922 silent short, Buster Keaton plays a botanist who is mistakenly hired to modernize a wealthy man's home with electricity. He installs a series of disastrous automated gadgets, including a conveyor belt dining room and a demon escalator. The film revolves entirely around these elaborate mechanical gag designs.
Did Buster Keaton get injured while filming The Electric House?
Yes, Keaton famously broke his ankle while filming a scene on the escalator in The Electric House. The mechanical stairway malfunctioned and caught his leg, causing a severe injury. He had to halt production on this film and finish work on other movies while wearing a brace.
When was the silent short The Electric House released?
The Electric House is a two-reel comedy short released by Buster Keaton in 1922. It was distributed by First National Pictures, marking a transition period in his early career. The short is widely considered a masterpiece of mechanical slapstick.
Who directed The Electric House?
The film was co-directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie Cline. Keaton not only directed but also starred in the film alongside Joe Roberts and Virginia Fox. Cline was Keaton's frequent collaborator during his most prolific silent comedy era.
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