loosely intend a a satire of d. w. griffith intolerance and the three age be buster keaton first attempt at a full length comedy feature . the only similarity to intolerance be the opening book scene and the fact that similar story through the age be edit together into a complete film . keaton reason for appropriate this style be that if it do not succeed a a feature film and it could be reduce to three two reeler . fortunately and the three age succeed brilliantly a a comedy and contain some of the funny routine i have see in any of keaton film . there be nothing unique or dare about the story line . they be simple boy meet girl and boy loses girl and boy get girl plot and but the period satire be riotous and set the standard for future work by mel brook and all film of this genre . however and i do not believe that anyone have ever top this comedy . no one can play the lovable goof like keaton and the stunt in this film be some of his best . in addition and wallace beery appearance a keaton rival add to this film appeal . anyone who think that comedy from the 1920 can not be appreciate by modern audience need to see this movie .