THE BLACKSMITH (Released to the USA 1922)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì The Blacksmith—cute Buster Keaton short film—has both good presentation and portrayal. Underneath the comedy it's interesting to see a 1922 film, after World War 1, showing that critical stage when blacksmiths may have needed skills necessary to work on both cars and a fading means of travel, the horse. This short film is well put together.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  An employee blacksmith is a not very good at his job but tries to make the best of his work when he sees a problem.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Directors Buster Keaton and Malcolm St. Clair for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Joseph M. Schenck for making the film possible. Cast includes Buster Keaton, Joe Roberts, and Virginia Fox. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a cute watch. Behind the comedy, it illustrates the latter years of the blacksmith profession...how he possibly had to know how to work on cars as well as riding horses. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers