The —, 1924 silent film comedy starring Buster Keaton and Kathryn McGuire (9)

I believe the answer is:

navigator

(Other definitions for navigator that I've seen before include "Assistant to driver" , "reliable guide" , "crew member" , "course director" , "Pilot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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