The Blacksmith

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Nick M @RT62896014 Feb 14, 2025 A local blacksmith (and auto repairman, thank you) mucks up every job and pisses off his clients and employer in this hysterical Buster Keaton short. This is the most I've enjoyed one of his films since 1920's The Saphead. Several laugh-out-loud hilarious segments exalt this film into a first class comedy short for the era. One of my favorites is the horse who is brought in for new shoes. The horse is very picky, however, and refuses all of Keaton's standard options. He finally settles on some surprisingly stylish horseshoes from a glass case, and all is well. The auto repair scene takes the cake, however. There are so many funny moments here that it is difficult to pick from, but the incident with the balloon is certainly up there, as is the swinging engine. This doesn't seem to get much attention from critics, and isn't particularly loved by modern audiences if casual reviews are anything to go off of, but I absolutely loved this one. See more

Feb 10, 2014 Some fun moments. It is fun watching Keaton's obliviousness become self-destructive. See more

Aug 1, 2013 It was interesting. A lot of slap stick humor. See more

Nov 11, 2012 Simple, just the way it ought to be. See more

Feb 22, 2012 Keaton makes a rather genius device that allows a horses saddle to be more shock absorbent. A treat for the funny bone like all Keaton films. See more

Feb 6, 2012 While Buster once referred to The Blacksmith as 'The Dud', this film offers its share of amusement. One of the most memorable of these scenes demonstrates Buster's love of animals as he takes good care of his animal customer. See more

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