The Home Owner (1961)
The Home Owner (1961), directed by Joe Parker, starring Buster Keaton and Bob Hawk.
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Synopsis
A 25 minute sales film featuring Buster Keaton as a prospective home owner in Maryvale, a suburb of Phoenix. A Realtor takes Buster on a tour of some model tract homes and extols their virtues while Buster is constantly pursuing a sexy-looking blonde. After buying a home, Buster proceeds to wreak havoc in the community. He falls into another resident's pool with a shopping cart full of purchases from S. S. Kresge's, knocks over an unassuming waiter with a bowling ball at the local lanes and tries his hand at being a waiter a ritzy restaurant. The construction of the new hospital and golf course are then discussed, and the films ends with a panoramic view of the model tract homes.
- Leo ToverCinematography
- Joe ParkerDirector, Writer
- Basil WrangellEditing
Trivia
- It premiered on November 9, 1961, a Thursday.
- This film's quiz has 6 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
Buster Keaton
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- Leo Tover Cinematography
- Joe Parker Director
- Basil Wrangell Editing
- Joe Parker Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Home Owner about?
The Home Owner: A 25 minute sales film featuring Buster Keaton as a prospective home owner in Maryvale, a suburb of Phoenix. A Realtor takes Buster on a tour of some model tract homes and extols their virtues while Buster is constantly pursuing a sexy-looking blonde. After buying a home, Buster proceeds to wreak havoc in the communit…
Who directed The Home Owner?
The Home Owner was directed by Joe Parker in 1961.
Who stars in The Home Owner?
The cast of The Home Owner includes Buster Keaton, Bob Hawk and John F. Long.
How long is The Home Owner?
The Home Owner runs for 22 minutes, or 0h22.
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