Statements (76)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Buster_Keaton
|
| gptkbp:character |
The antagonist.
The love interest. The sidekick. The protagonist. The gang members. |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
Elgin Lessley
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
generally positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later slapstick comedy.
Influenced later silent comedies. |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Buster_Keaton
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:First_National_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Buster_Keaton
|
| gptkbp:film_festival |
Screened at various film festivals.
screened at various film festivals. |
| gptkbp:film_series |
Buster Keaton's films
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
Physical comedy
Chase scenes Visual gags Slapstick humor Stunt work |
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:One_Week
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Actor |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
Available on DVD.
Available for streaming. Available on Blu-ray. released on DVD. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The High Sign
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Silent film era.
Vaudeville. Physical comedy traditions. Early cinema. |
| gptkbp:influences |
comedy films
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Personal anecdotes.
Theatrical performances. Cultural trends. Buster Keaton's life experiences. Contemporary events. |
| gptkbp:language |
English
silent |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic of silent film.
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Various
gptkb:Joseph_Schillinger |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
gptkb:Buster_Keaton
gptkb:Joe_Roberts gptkb:Edward_Arnold_III The chase sequence. The final confrontation. The fight scene. The high sign gag. The introduction of characters. |
| gptkbp:plot |
A man arrives in a town and gets involved in a gang rivalry.
A man arrives in a town and gets involved with a gang. |
| gptkbp:precedes |
The Goat
|
| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:Buster_Keaton
|
| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:Actor
theatrical release |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1921
|
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:The_High_Sign_(remake)
None. |
| gptkbp:runtime |
20 minutes
|
| gptkbp:setting |
A small town
a small town |
| gptkbp:theme |
Friendship.
Adventure. Romance. Comedy of errors. Good vs evil. |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Buster_Keaton
gptkb:Clyde_Bruckman |