Buster Keaton - El Moderno Barba Azul (Boom in the Moon)

[anny]

So, I just received a copy of this BK film...totally expected the worst. It's actually not as as bad as people would lead you to believe. It's more like a weird story that is only there to string gags together. And boy, are there gags. It's chock full o' Buster charm.

The copy I bought is the 1980's English version, and there are a few scenes cut out. It's also been looped with English actors...but at least the actor who did Buster TRIED to sound like him. It's awful, but not as awful as the looping in Le Roi des Champs Elysee.

So, here's my question: Does anyone know where I can find the original Spanish version? The English version cut out a few scenes that I know are in the original - like the "beans" scene and an extended scene on the boat. I've Googled quite a bit, and nothing is coming up.

Many thanks in advance.

(And for BK fans who have been avoiding this move...don't! It's no "Navigator" by any stretch, but it's really quite charming and funny.)

EDIT: My online Scooby Skills found a copy.

[todmichel]

There is at least one DVD of the original Mexican version.

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[WaverBoy]

Looser Than Loose offered a DVD-R of the original Spanish version back in 2007, but it seems to have disappeared from their website.

[anny]

Looser Than Loose offered a DVD-R of the original Spanish version back in 2007, but it seems to have disappeared from their website.

Thanks for checking. I actually found a copy. I'm trying to find out if the Spanish version is in the Public Domain so I can share it - it's become one of my favorite Buster Talkies...and since it's so hard to find, I'd love to share the awesome.