Steamboat Bill Jr.

I saw this as the second feature in a double bill of Buster Keaton movies. "Steamboat Bill, Jr." is perhaps most notable for its extended sequence of stunts near the end, in which Keaton's character is swept about by a hurricane. In the midst of this sequence is the iconic scene in which the front of a house falls on Keaton but he is standing perfectly positioned where there is a window opening. He emerges unscathed. One thing notable about Keaton is how short he was. He didn't stand more than 5 foot, 6 inches, and his paucity of height is played as a sight gag repeatedly here. The story of "Steamboat Bill, Jr." is a bit thin, but Keaton is always lively and fun to watch.