The Cameraman (1928)
The Cameraman (1928) is a classic silent comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick and starring Buster Keaton. It is considered one of the most influential films of the silent era and is renowned for its innovative use of camera techniques and its comedic timing. The film also contains some surprisingly risqué moments for its time.
One of the most memorable scenes in The Cameraman is when Buster Keaton’s character, a hapless cameraman, attempts to take a picture of a beautiful woman in a bathing suit. As he takes the picture, the woman’s bathing suit slips off, revealing her bare backside. This scene was considered quite risqué for its time and was even censored in some countries.
Another memorable scene in The Cameraman is when Buster Keaton’s character attempts to take a picture of a woman in a nightgown. As he takes the picture, the woman’s nightgown slips off, revealing her bare chest. This scene was also considered quite risqué for its time and was censored in some countries.
The Cameraman also contains a few other subtle sexual moments. For example, in one scene, Buster Keaton’s character is seen admiring a woman’s legs as she walks away. In another scene, a woman is seen in a revealing dress, which was considered quite risqué for its time.
Overall, The Cameraman is a classic silent comedy film that contains some surprisingly risqué moments for its time. While these moments may seem tame by today’s standards, they were quite daring for the time in which the film was made.
Female character's swimsuit is not completely opaque; her nipples are partially visible through the fabric.
Two male characters undress to their boxer shorts in a dressing room, in preparation for swimming.
Male character is nude in a swimming pool after losing his suit in a mishap; in some shots his buttocks are partially visible under the water. Many young women swim near him.