The Frozen North (1922)

Plot

Buster Keaton delivers a sharp satire of melodramatic Westerns in this 1922 classic. Set in the icy wilderness, he navigates a comical misadventure that starts with a wanted poster serving as his accomplice in a gambling heist. When Buster mistakenly believes he’s caught his wife in an affair, he reacts with a dramatic gunshot, only to discover that he’s in the wrong cabin altogether. The film cleverly critiques the tropes of its time while showcasing Keaton's signature physical comedy and wit, making for an entertaining romp through the absurdities of love and jealousy.