Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)

In the heart of the river-riddled town of River Junction, the rugged Captain William Canfield Sr. maintains his proud but aging steamship, the Stonewall Jackson. His livelihood is threatened by the formidable tycoon, John James King, who not only possesses the town's hotel and bank but has recently unveiled a gleaming new paddle wheel steamer that outshines the Stonewall Jackson. The churning waters of River Junction take an unexpected turn when William's estranged son, William Jr., arrives from Boston to honor a promise made to his late mother. The captain's anticipation swiftly morphs into befuddlement as his son, a city-bred youth, seems ill-suited to the gritty river life. Despite their differences, the elder Canfield sets out to train his son in the ways of the steamship, hoping to bolster his dwindling business. As if navigating the rough waters of father-son reconciliation wasn't challenging enough, love blossoms between William Jr. and Kitty King, the spirited daughter of his father's bitter rival. Their clandestine romance stokes the fires of an already heated rivalry, much to the chagrin of their respective fathers. However, when a ferocious storm descends upon River Junction, it's up to William Jr. to rise above his city-slicker persona. In a test of courage, love, and familial duty, he must brave the tempestuous river to save not only Kitty and his father but also the man who threatens to sink their livelihood. This classic tale of love, rivalry, and resilience unfolds against a backdrop of steamboats and stormy weather, leaving viewers captivated until the last wave crashes.

Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a comedy movie featuring Buster Keaton and directed by Charles Reisner.

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