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Steamboat Bill, Jr (Blu-ray) (1928)
The effete son of a cantankerous riverboat captain comes to join his father's crew.Director: Charles Reisner and Buster Keaton
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Steamboat Bill, Jr"
Audio commentary with film historians Michael Schlesinger and Stan Taffel
Introduction by Serge Bomberg (4:22)
Vintage Alka-Seltzer Commercial (1:04)
DISC TWO
* "College"
Audio commentary with Rob Farr
Introduction by Serge Bromberg (4:29)
Lillian Gish Introduction (4:18)
"Tour of Filming Locations" featurette (9:57)
"The Scribe" 1966 short (29:31)
"Run, Girl, Run" 1928 short (18:27) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Music LPCM 2.0 stereo (score by Timothy Brock)
Music LPCM 2.0 stereo (score by Lee Erwin) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2K restoration by Lobster Films.
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Extras:* "The General" (79:25)
* "Steamboat Bill, Jr" (71:18)
"Reflections on The General" featurette (5:28)
"Buster Keaton: The Luminary" featurette (5:19)
"The General" Restoration Trailer (1:46)
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Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Music DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (score by Carl Davis)
Music Dolby Digital 5.1 (score by Carl Davis) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfers from 4K restorations.
Extras are in 1080p. -
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Extras:Visual essay (making-of w/ comparison of the two versions) (1080p, 12:20)
Steamboat Bill: The Song (song on which the film was loosely based, audio only, set to images of art from the singles and sheet music) 1911 recording by Edwin Meeker (2:10) and 1919 recording by Irving Kaufman (2:48)
"Why They Called Him Buster" montage (1080p, 1:11)
Stills Gallery (69 images, 1080p) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Music DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (New score by The Biograph Players. Keaton Estate Version Only)
Music Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround (New score by The Biograph Players. Keaton Estate Version Only)
Music Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono (Original Soundtrack Organ score by Lee Erwin. Keaton Estate Version Only)
Music Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono (Piano score by William Perry. Killiam Shows Archive Version only) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Killiam version is in much rougher shape than the main version. From what we know around und the web, Kino is the only one to release the Killiam version. Other releases should match the Buster Keaton estate version.
Also available in the "Buster Keaton Collection" which includes "Buster Keaton Short Films Collection", "The Saphead", "Our Hospitality", "Sherlock Jr.", "Three Ages", , "Seven Chances", "Go West", "Battling Butler", "The General", "Steamboat Bill, Jr.", "College", and "Lost Keaton". -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Sherlock Jr." (45:36)
Audio commentary by David Kalat
"Buster Keaton: The Genius Crushed by Hollywood" 2015 documentary (56:01)
"Filming Locations" featurette (9:52)
"Movie Magic & Mysteries" featurette (22:32)
DISC TWO
* "The General" (79:38)
Interview with Peter Kramer (40:04)
"Filming Locations" featurette (4:29)
"Video Tour" featurette (18:00)
Home Movie Footage (1:00)
Introduction by Orson Welles (1971) (12:21)
Introduction by Gloria Swanson (1960) (2:13)
DISC THREE
* "Steamboat Bill, Jr." (71:16)
"Buster Keaton on Wagon Train" Interview (58:55)
"The Making of Steamboat Bill, Jr." featurette (12:14) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Music LPCM 2.0 stereo (Carl Davis orchestral score)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:4K restoration transfers.
Includes a 60 page book. -
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Double Feature America- Kino Lorber - No cuts - Original version restored.
- Blu-ray A The Buster Keaton Collection Vol 1 America- Cohen Media - No cuts (71:18).
- Blu-ray ALL America- Kino Video - No cuts - Includes the Killiam Shows Archive Version composed of alternate takes and angles (70:29) and the Original Version (A.K.A. The Keaton Estate Version) (70:32).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts (71:16).
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 28/01/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 08/06/19UPDATE LOG:
28/01/11: Initial Entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
12/01/15: Fixed audio entry, added ASIN.
23/02/17: Added US Double.
23/12/17: Added UK.
08/06/19: Added US Cohen.
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