The silent film comic genius Buster Keaton is at it again in My Wife’s Relations, a riotous short comedy from the silent era. Keaton is one of the most influential comedic actors in history, pioneering slapstick and physical sight gags that had never before been imagined. Here Keaton stars as a man who accidentally marries a large and unkempt Polish woman who doesn’t speak any English! Keaton fears for his life, and upon returning to her family’s home he finds himself beset by his oversized wife and her four mammoth brothers. This splendid setup allows Keaton to go to work with his innovative jokes and pranks. My Wife’s Relations is another classic Keaton film that stands up so well to the test of time.
