A boat builder and his family attempt to set sail in his handmade boat, 'The Damfino'.
Stunts
Keaton performs genuine maritime stunts in open water.
Practical Effects
Real boat built specifically to sink spectacularly.
Direction
Keaton's precise comic timing without a single word.
Director
Edward F. Cline
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The boat's name 'Damfino' comes from a popular 1910s slang phrase 'Damned if I know' — essentially Buster admitting he has no idea what he's doing.
Keaton performed many water stunts himself in the Pacific, refusing a double despite not being able to swim well. The ocean's genuine unpredictability adds to the chaos.
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