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Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a celebrated figure in early American cinema, best known for a landmark 1928 silent comedy featuring Buster Keaton. Directed by Charles Reisner and distributed by Cohen Media Group, the film is renowned for its precision stunt where Keaton stands still as a building facade collapses around him — a gag that remains one of cinema’s most iconic moments. While not a standalone contemporary performer with active social channels, Steamboat Bill, Jr. continues to be celebrated through film restorations, festival appearances, and educational screenings.

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Below, you’ll find a concise biography, notable film highlights, and upcoming tour dates where audiences can experience this classic with live accompaniment or in museum showcases across the United States.

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For the latest information, follow Cohen Media Group’s official channels and the venues hosting these screenings. If you’re organizing an event or a retrospective, we can help connect you with reliable sources and reliable screening formats to bring Steamboat Bill, Jr. to your city.

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  • Film and star: 1928 silent comedy featuring Buster Keaton, directed by Charles Reisner.
  • Iconic stunt: Keaton remains in the precise spot as a building façade collapses around him, one of cinema’s most famous gags.
  • Awards/recognition: Inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry in 2016.
  • Distributor: Cohen Media Group (Steamboat Bill Jr. title in Cohen Film Collection).
  • 2025 screenings: Cornell Cinema (February 15, 2025, Ithaca, NY) with live accompaniment; Museum of the Moving Image (April 26, 2025, NYC) in See It Big: Stunts! and Silents, Please; Cleveland Silent Film Festival (May 4, 2025, Rocky River, OH) with live organ accompaniment.
  • Social presence: No dedicated Steamboat Bill Jr. social media account; Cohen Media Group maintains official channels (e.g., LinkedIn) as the film’s distributor.

For the latest information, follow Cohen Media Group’s official channels and the venues hosting these screenings. If you’re organizing an event or a retrospective, we can help connect you with reliable sources and reliable screening formats to bring Steamboat Bill, Jr. to your city.

  • Official distributor: Cohen Media Group — Cohen Media Group
  • Further information and updates often appear on official Cohen channels and library/venue pages.

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