Seven Chances/ The Balloonatic

Directed by Buster Keaton.
Starring Buster Keaton, T. Roy Barnes, Snitz Edwards.

Live Music Setting, electric guitar & PC: Vasilis Milesis

Seven Chances is an American comedy silent film directed by and starring Buster Keaton, based on a play written by David Belasco  Buster Keaton, a businessman who is about to get into some serious trouble and lose all his money, finds out his fortunes might change rapidly as a relative dies and leaves him $7 million. One hitch: he has to be married by his 27th birthday to qualify for the cash….and – surprise – today is his 27th birthday.

(1925) Duration: 48′

The Balloonatic

Directed by Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton.
Starring Buster Keaton, Phyllis Haver.

Live Music Setting, electric guitar & laptop: Vasilis Milesis

The most innovative and expressive silent comedic actor in history, Buster Keaton’s genius still sparkles today. Here in The Balloonatic, Keaton prolific creativity tests out hot air balloons and wilderness survival. Keaton is accidentally whisked away on a flying balloon, only to get stranded in untamed wild! Fortunately he encounters a woman (Phyllis Haver) who is a skilled outdoorsman. As they attempt to best each other, Keaton and Haver have wild jungle adventures.