Frederick Vroom(1857-1942)

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A collection of essential films from one of the greats of cinema operating at the height of his powers...

Between 1920 and 1929, Buster Keaton created a peerless run of feature films that established him as "arguably the greatest actor-director in the history of the movies". Collected here are three key films from that era; Sherlock Jr., The General and Steamboat Bill, Jr. Together they represent a true master at his peak, and The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present all three films from stunning new 4K restorations available for the first time on Blu-ray anywhere in the world.

Sherlock Jr. (1924) - A film projectionist (and amateur detective) offers to solve the case of a missing watch, but is instead framed for the crime himself. Desperate to clear his name, the projectionist dreams of being the great Sherlock Jr., and in one of cinemas most iconic sequences, literally steps into the screen to bring his fantasies to life.

The General (1926) - When union spies steal his locomotive (along with his girlfriend), a plucky railway engineer pursues them doggedly across enemy lines. Containing one of the most memorable chase sequences in the history of filmmaking, The General is widely considered to be Keaton's masterpiece.

Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) - A steamboat captain receives a telegram informing him that his son who he has not seen for many years will be coming to visit. Eagerly expecting a strapping young lad who will help him compete with his arch-rival, he is disappointed with the effete progeny that instead shows up. Best remembered for its climactic cyclone sequence in which Keaton performs a number of death-defying stunts whilst an entire town is destroyed around him, Steamboat Bill, Jr. was Buster Keaton's last independent silent comedy and also one of his finest.

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The General (1926)

Frederick Vroom was born on 11 November 1857 in Clement, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor and director, known for The General (1926), The Navigator (1924) and The Great Lover (1920). He was married to Florence. He died on 24 June 1942 in Hollywood, California, USA.

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Known for

Buster Keaton in The General (1926)

8.1

A Southern General

1926

Buster Keaton in The Navigator (1924)

7.5

John O'Brien

1924

The Great Lover (1920)

The Great Lover

Doctor

1920

Restitution (1918)

Joseph

1918

Credits

Actor

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
8.1
- Paine's Friend (uncredited)
- 1939
Second Fiddle
6.4
- Minor Role (uncredited)
- 1939
Woman Against Woman
6.2
- Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- 1938
The Mighty Barnum
6.6
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (uncredited)
- 1934
The Poor Millionaire
- Attorney Wallace
- 1930
The Terrible People
5.1
- Clayton Shelton (as Fred Vroom)
- 1928
The General
8.1
- A Southern General
- 1926
Eyes Right!
- Col. Thomas A. Davis
- 1926
Idaho
2.4
- David Cameron
- 1925
His Hour
5.5
- English Minister
- 1924
The Navigator
7.5
- John O'Brien
- 1924
Hutch of the U.S.A.
- Grover Harrison
- 1924
The Reckless Age
6.2
- Owen Jephson
- 1924
Sporting Youth
- John K. Walker
- 1924
Phantom Justice
- Dr. Wills
- 1924

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The Navigator

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Personal details

Alternative names
- Fred Bloom
Born
- November 11, 1857
- Clement, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died
- June 24, 1942
- Hollywood, California, USA(heart attack)
Spouse
- Florence1880 - ?
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- 1 Article

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Began acting in films for Thanhauser in 1910.

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