As far as full-length films go, this is about the best Buster Keaton ever did--with the possible exceptions of THE GENERAL and OUR HOSPITALITY. I really can't decide which re better and frankly, I don't think it's an important distinction. While THE GENERAL has a better overall story and is a little prettier film and OUR HOSPITALITY was his most beautiful and touching film, the shear magnitude of the hurricane scene and the amazing stunt work make STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. movie great. The most amazing scene is when the entire front of a building is torn away by the wind and it falls down on Buster--but it just happens that the window frame lands exactly where he stands and he is left unhurt. Considering this had to be timed PERFECTLY and he did his own stunts, this is amazing--he could have easily been severely hurt or killed. It has the finest and most amazing stunts in any film I have ever seen. A great story from start to finish with a nice conclusion where Buster saves the day (what else?).