Our Hospitality
Seen it?1923 | 73 min | Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 13 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1923: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young man falls for a young woman on his trip home; unbeknownst to him, her family has vowed to kill every member of his family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John G. Blystone, Buster Keaton
- Buster KeatonWilliam McKay
- Joe RobertsJoseph Canfield
- Natalie TalmadgeVirginia Canfield
- Francis X. Bushman Jr.Clayton Canfield
- Craig WardLee Canfield
- Joe KeatonThe Engineer
- Kitty BradburyAunt Mary
- Buster Keaton Jr.Willie McKay - 1 Year Old
- Erwin ConnellyHusband Quarreling with Wife (uncredited)
- Edward CoxenJohn McKay (uncredited)