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In this 1922 short, [[Buster Keaton]] is trying to become a successful businessman in order to woo the mayor's daughter ([[Virginia Fox]]), but unwittingly gets into a series of steadily escalating mishaps with members of the LAPD. Eventually he wanders into a policemen's parade, obliviously tosses a bomb into the crowd, and ends up chased by the entire police force. |
In this 1922 short, [[Buster Keaton]] is trying to become a successful businessman in order to woo the mayor's daughter ([[Virginia Fox]]), but unwittingly gets into a series of steadily escalating mishaps with members of the LAPD. Eventually he wanders into a policemen's parade, obliviously tosses a bomb into the crowd, and ends up chased by the entire police force. |
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Considered to be one of Buster Keaton's best short films, ''Cops'' exemplifies the star's popular blending of athleticism and his unique stone-faced comedic style. Written and directed by Edward F. Cline and Keaton, the story features underachiever Keaton seeking success in business to win the affections of a girl (Virginia Fox). Along the way he inadvertently causes a riot at a policeman's parade, and the result is a gag-filled chase involving hundreds of cops. |
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''Cops'' was added to the [[National Film Registry]] in 1997. |
''Cops'' was added to the [[National Film Registry]] in 1997. |