Instrumentation
1(=picc).1.2.1 - 2. 2.btrbn.0 - timp - perc(3): timp/glsp/xyl/vib/t.bells/tgl/tamb/2 tpl.bl/flexatone/mcas/guiro/swanee whistle/wind machine/slapstick/ratchet/vibraslap/susp.cym/siz.cym/piatti/tam-t/TD/gran cassa/drum kit - pno/synth – strings (6.4.2.2.2)
Availability
Full score and parts for hire
Programme Notes
Starring: Buster Keaton
Director: Buster Keaton & Eddie Kline
Production Company: Metro USA, 1920
Duration: 22 minutes
Film Print: 35mm B&W print available from Photoplay Productions (UK and Europe), and Cohen Film Collection (Rest of World) (Film Speed: 20 frames per second)
A Buster Keaton classic. Our hero attempts to assemble the elements of his wedding present, a D.I.Y house. His arch-rival has swapped the parts around and the resulting structure is a surrealist wonder. Other spectacular adventures follow in this seven-part film, one for each day of the week.
Davis's score is full of stunning effects, suggesting the spinning house and other crazy Keaton stunts.