Buster Keaton's first solo two-reel short revealed the technical precision and near-surreal flair with large props that would distinguish Keaton's greatest features. Deriving physically precarious slapstick comedy from the mis-numbered construction of a do-it-yourself house, Keaton created a dwelling worthy of Salvador Dali, with a second floor front door and walls and roof akimbo. A house-spinning storm seems a worthy denouement, but the climactic train crash tops it as a technical sight gag. After editing makes it seem as if Keaton's beloved house is stuck in the path of an oncoming train, he cuts back to reveal the train passing on a harmless parallel track -- only to have another train appear from the opposite direction. Deemed a "sensation" on its release, One Week heralded the arrival of a new comic master, mining the logical yet outrageous comedy of extreme everyday circumstances.