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Battling Butler

Battling Butler

67%

Unrated, 1 hr. 8 min.
Drama, Classics, Comedy
Directed By:
Buster Keaton , Bonnie Hill

In Theaters:
Jan 1, 1926 Wide

On DVD:
Oct 26, 1999

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Battling Butler Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Fails to connect with any powerful punches.

Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Original Score: C+

October 25, 2011

Fernando F. Croce
CinePassion

Pugilism and Freud

Full Review Source: CinePassion

November 15, 2009

Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

Has one of the funniest fight scenes ever filmed

| Original Score: 4/5

November 21, 2003

Dan Lybarger
Lybarger Links

One of the Great Stone Face's lesser vehicles but still worth a look.

| Original Score: 3/5

November 22, 2002

Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Goatdog's Movies

Below par, at least for the unrivaled master of silent comedy.

Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | Original Score: 3/5

February 28, 2002

Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader

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There's no room for Buster to stretch out; none of the rhythms are remotely like his own.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

January 1, 2000

Variety

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Full Review Source: Variety

March 26, 2009

Mordaunt Hall
New York Times

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March 25, 2006

Time Out

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January 26, 2006

Film4

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Full Review Source: Film4

May 24, 2003

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