Steamboat Bill, Jr: Film Guide

Steamboat Bill Jr
Steamboat Bill Jr

Ages

5–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at Steamboat Bill, Jr (1928), a silent comedy starring Buster Keaton as the son of a steamboat captain who tries to teach him his trade, without much luck...

This guide is useful for exploring topics including PSHE Education, in addition to highlighting themes of health and wellbeing, family, love and relationships, film and filmmaking, and historical figures.

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  • PSHE Education

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