The Navigator
Seen it?1924 | 65 min | Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Sherlock Jr., start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1924: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$680K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Buster Keaton, Donald Crisp
- Buster KeatonRollo Treadway
- Kathryn McGuireBetsy O'Brien
- Frederick VroomJohn O'Brien
- Clarence BurtonSpy (uncredited)
- H.N. ClugstonSpy (uncredited)
- Noble JohnsonCannibal Chief (uncredited)