"Is Buster's Skyrocket a forgotten gem of the silent era? Short answer: yes, but only if you harbor a deep affection for the unrefined, anarchic spirit of 1920s slapstick shorts.This film is specifically for silent film historians and fans of the 'mischievous child' trope seen in later series like 'Our Gang.' It is certainly not for viewers who require a complex narrative or characters who learn a moral lesson by the final frame.The Verdict on Buster's Skyrocket1) This film works because the phys..."
Buster, Mary Jane and Tige engage in a game of indoor golf, smashing windows, mirrors and china, with the result that Mrs. Brown hires a tutor to keep the mischievous trio straight.
Richard F. Outcault, Gus Meins
United States
Is Buster's Skyrocket a forgotten gem of the silent era? Short answer: yes, but only if you harbor a deep affection for the unrefined, anarchic spirit of 1920s slapstick shorts.This film is specifically for silent film historians and fans of the 'mischievous child' trope seen in later series like 'Our Gang.' It is cert...
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