The Blacksmith

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"... and the muscles of his brawny arms, were strong as rubber bands."
  • 1922
  • 25 min
  • 6.8  (3,099)

The Blacksmith is a silent comedy film released in 1922, directed by Buster Keaton and Mal. St. Clair, starring Buster Keaton himself in the lead role. The film is about Keaton's character, a blacksmith, who falls in love with a woman and ends up in a comedic series of mishaps while trying to impress her. The film starts with Keaton working as a blacksmith in a small town, where he is in love with the local beauty (played by Virginia Fox), who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. However, Keaton's attempts to impress her with his work only lead to disaster, such as when he accidentally ruins the businessman's car and then tries to fix it himself, resulting in what could only be described as a car that's worse than it was before.

The Blacksmith is a classic example of Keaton's talent for physical comedy, as he manages to entertain the audience with his well-timed stunts and hilarious facial expressions. His character is often portrayed as clumsy and bumbling, but ultimately endearing, as he tries his hardest to impress the woman he loves.

One of the most memorable scenes from the film is when Keaton attempts to take the woman out on a date. He tries to impress her by dressing up in his best suit, but ends up ruining it while trying to fix a car. He then tries to fix the suit himself, resulting in him getting stuck in the pants and running around town in them.

This scene is a classic example of Keaton's talent for physical comedy, as he manages to keep the audience laughing with his hilarious antics. The audience can't help but feel sympathy for Keaton's character, as he tries his hardest to impress the woman he loves, only to fall flat on his face time and time again.

Overall, The Blacksmith is a classic silent comedy film that showcases Buster Keaton's talent for physical comedy. The film is filled with hilarious scenes and well-timed stunts that are sure to entertain audiences of all ages. If you're a fan of classic comedy films, then The Blacksmith is a must-watch.

The Blacksmith is a 1922 comedy with a runtime of 25 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8.

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  • Release Date
    1922
  • Runtime
    25 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (3,099)
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