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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0089218443397
Format: Black & White, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Alpha Video
Manufacturer: Alpha Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Alpha Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 22, 2004
Running Time: 82 minutes
Sales Rank: 82059
Studio: Alpha Video
Theatrical Release Date: August 13, 1932
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - OK early talkie that didn't really need Keaton as part of its formula
If you're a Keaton fan your eyeballs will not melt in their sockets if you watch this - it really is not bad. It would be a rather enjoyable early talkie if it were not for the fact that Buster Keaton's talents are being wasted in this film. Since I know that by this time (1932) MGM gave him no creative control and treated him just as a performer, I can only wonder what the film would have been like if someone had listened to his ideas. However, at least there are no moments in which you must look ... Read More
Rating: - Not the Worst of the MGM's
Keaton made worst movies that this for MGM - Free and Easy is the one that springs to my mind. In saying that this is no masterpiece, far from it.
The storyline leads to what should be a funny movie and parts of this are, for instance the scene with Thelma Todd at the hotel room (BTW love that drinks cabinet) and the morning after. I also like the little bit at the beginning with the train. And I like the Theatre Scenes at the end of the movie.
But like nearly everyone here ... Read More
Rating: - Keaton Comedy "Easy" To Enjoy
Boy! Am I in the minority opinion here or what?
I have often heard the complaints that when Buster started making sound pictures and signed with MGM his career was over. And I even believe Buster made remarks to that effect as well. But, I don't know, I don't mind Buster's sound pictures. Granted I have only seen a few of them, I think of them as light diversions. I also don't mind the films Laurel & Hardy made in the 40s.
"Speak Easily" has Buster Keaton playing Professor ... Read More
Rating:  - Buster In Decline
The second half of "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" picks up a bit with some fine slapstick from Buster involving a slippery marble floor, but the first half is a total waste. Unless, that is, you find some historical interest in the views of the Keaton mansion. But, how stupid could MGM be? THIS stupid: they had here one of the greatest physical comedians of all time, and they kept him flat on his back in bed for almost half the picture! Pathetic... no wonder Buster started drinking.
"Speak Easily" is ... Read More
Rating: - Buster In Decline
The second half of "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" picks up a bit with some fine slapstick from Buster involving a slippery marble floor, but the first half is a total waste. Unless, that is, you find some historical interest in the views of the Keaton mansion. But, how stupid could MGM be? THIS stupid: they had here one of the greatest physical comedians of all time, and they kept flat on his back in bed for almost half the picture! Pathetic... no wonder Buster started drinking.
"Speak Easily" is even ... Read More
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