Wasser hat keine Balken (Short 1921)

Wasser hat keine Balken: Directed by Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton. With Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Sybil Seely. Buster and his family go on a voyage on his homemade boat that proves to be one disaster after another.

“u0026#39;The Boatu0026#39; shows Buster Keaton as a boat builder, taking his wife and two children to the launch of his boat. As the four hit the ocean they learn there are quite some surprises to this boat. That things will not happen as planned is an understatement. Although there are quite some nice gags in this short film, it is only mildly funny.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe first half is so much more entertaining than the second, which seems a little boring. It uses more of the same gags and the new ones play too long. Keaton is able to show his physical a couple of time, using the entire boat as a prop, making this short a nice part in his oeuvre. On the other hand, he could have done without u0026#39;The Boatu0026#39;.”