The Navigator
“Hurry! Hurry! Throw out the "laff" line!”
Synopsis
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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Buster Keaton's THE NAVIGATOR (Restoration) | Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crisp, Buster Keaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Bruckman, Jean C. Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Navigator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Buster Keaton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crisp, Buster Keaton
Clyde Bruckman, Jean C. Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell
William Axt
Byron Houck, Elgin Lessley
Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crisp
Director
Buster Keaton
Director
Clyde Bruckman
Writer
Jean C. Havez
Writer
Joseph A. Mitchell
Writer
Buster Keaton
Producer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Byron Houck
Director of Photography
Elgin Lessley
Director of Photography
Buster Keaton
Editor
Clare West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Navigator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Navigator about?
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.
Who directed The Navigator?
The Navigator was directed by Donald Crisp, Buster Keaton.
Who stars in The Navigator?
The principal cast of The Navigator includes Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Frederick Vroom, Clarence Burton, H.N. Clugston.
When was The Navigator released and how long is it?
The Navigator was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Navigator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Navigator was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Navigator?
The Navigator holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).