tmdb47633491
May 16, 2018
Underrated beyond belief. As funny as Sherlock Jr.


Hurry! Hurry! Throw out the "laff" line!
The wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien. Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. When circumstances find both Rollo and Betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas.
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tmdb47633491
May 16, 2018
Underrated beyond belief. As funny as Sherlock Jr.
The film's tagline is: "Hurry! Hurry! Throw out the "laff" line!"
The runtime is 65 minutes (1h 5m).
The film was directed by Buster Keaton.
The screenplay was written by Clyde Bruckman and Jean C. Havez.
The score was composed by William Axt.
Cinematography was handled by Elgin Lessley.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0015163.
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