description The Navigator Overview
The Navigator is a 1924 comedy directed by and starring Buster Keaton. Co-written by Clyde Bruckman and with Donald Crisp as a co-director, the film received preservation status from the Library of Congress in 2018 due to its cultural and historical importance. It was recognized for its significance within American cinema.
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info The Navigator Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1924 |
help The Navigator FAQ
What is the main setup of Buster Keaton's The Navigator?
The Navigator follows wealthy Rollo Treadway, played by Buster Keaton, and Betsy O'Brien, played by Kathryn McGuire, after they end up alone on a drifting ocean liner. Much of the comedy comes from two privileged people trying to survive and operate a huge ship by themselves.
Was The Navigator one of Buster Keaton's silent films?
Yes. The Navigator is a silent comedy released in 1924, during Keaton's major silent feature period. It came before later Keaton landmarks like The General from 1926.
Why is the underwater scene in The Navigator famous?
Keaton performs an elaborate underwater sequence in a deep-sea diving suit, using physical gags built around the suit's bulk and the ocean setting. The scene is a good example of his large-scale mechanical comedy.
Did The Navigator get preserved by the Library of Congress?
Yes. The film was selected for the National Film Registry in 2018. That registry is run by the Library of Congress for films considered culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
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