The Navigator

Name: The Navigator
Genre: Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance
Released: 1924-09-28
Duration: 1 h 5 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Frederick Vroom, Clarence Burton, H.N. Clugston

1924·Movie·NR·65 min·★ 7.1(280)

Comedy Action Adventure Romance More English titles

“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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About The Navigator

The Navigator is a 1924 English-language comedy, action and adventure film directed by Donald Crisp and Buster Keaton. The cast is led by Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Frederick Vroom. It has a runtime of 1h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, Kanopy.

The Navigator was produced by Buster Keaton Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 28, 1924, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Donald Crisp, Buster Keaton
Writers: Clyde Bruckman, Jean C. Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell
Release date: September 28, 1924
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Buster Keaton Productions

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The Navigator cast & crew

The Navigator was directed by Donald Crisp and Buster Keaton and written by Clyde Bruckman, Jean C. Havez, and Joseph A. Mitchell.

The cast features Buster Keaton as Rollo Treadway, Kathryn McGuire as Betsy O'Brien, Frederick Vroom as John O'Brien, Clarence Burton as Spy (uncredited), H.N. Clugston as Spy (uncredited), and Noble Johnson as Cannibal Chief (uncredited).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Axt, cinematography is by Byron Houck, and it was produced by Buster Keaton and Joseph M. Schenck.

Is The Navigator worth watching?

The Navigator holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 280 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 5m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, action, and adventure, The Navigator is worth a place on your watchlist.

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