Buster Keaton communicates through title cards in this industrial film probably shown to perspective home buyers in the community where Bob Pawk sold houses, all modern and fully equipped. Today, this just seems like self promotional nonsense, but eliminating the obvious commercial aspects of the film, is somewhat entertaining strictly for the presence of the great stone face who seemed to enjoy the freedom he got in these to show off what he had been doing since he was a child. Otherwise, it only has mild historical interest for a trip down history lane as to the trends of a long gone era. Keaton is timeless in his approach to what is funny and what isn't, making even the most simple of situations. I could care less about the house for sale outside the historical interest, but Keaton did manage a smile to come off my very stoic face and even a few genuine laughs as well.
Review of The Home Owner
