One Week | 1920 | Comedy

Title: One Week | 1920 | Comedy Director: Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline Studio: Joseph M. Schenck Productions Starring: Buster Keaton, Sybil Seely, Joe Roberts Release Date: September 1, 1920 Runtime: 22 Format: Silent, Black and White Country: United States Language: English intertitles Genres: Comedy, Short Film --- Summary: One Week is a silent comedy short film following the misadventures of a newlywed couple attempting to build their own house from a prefabricated kit in one week. The film humorously depicts the series of mishaps and mechanical failures that complicate their ambitious project. Themes include perseverance, the clash between human effort and technology, and the unpredictable nature of new experiences. --- Background: One Week was co-directed by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline and is considered one of Keaton's most renowned short films. The film was produced during the silent era and showcases Keaton's signature physical comedy and inventive visual gags. It served as a breakthrough for Keaton, solidifying his reputation as a master of slapstick and innovative filmmaking. --- Trivia: One Week features a famous gag involving a rotating house caused by the misplacement of construction plans. The house built in the film was an actual full-scale model built on a soundstage, which added to the authenticity of the physical comedy. This film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being culturally significant. The original release was a two-reel short, approximately 22 minutes in length. Buster Keaton performed many of his own stunts, including dangerous physical sequences in this film. --- Hashtags: OneWeek BusterKeaton SilentFilm Comedy ClassicCinema 1920Film