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  1. 18 hours ago · "The General," released in 1926, is a remarkable silent film by the legendary Buster Keaton. Set in 1862, the story follows Keaton’s character as he wages a ...

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  2. “Steamboat Bill, Jr.,” 1928 was Buster Keaton’s final independent film at his own studio, before moving to MGM. The original disaster Buster wanted to depict was a flood, but his producer deemed it too harrowing, so they “…settled for a hurricane as a more restful type of calamity to watch

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  4. May 19, 2024 · Discover 14 intriguing and surprising facts about the iconic comedian and actor, Buster Keaton, known for his incredible physical comedy and silent film career.

  5. May 10, 2024 · Buster Keaton, American film comedian and director, the ‘Great Stone Face,’ known for his deadpan expression and his imaginative and often elaborate visual comedy. He made numerous short films as well as such feature films as Three Ages, Sherlock, Jr., The General, and The Cameraman.

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  6. This Day in Buster…May 7, 1957 Biopic “The Buster Keaton Story”, starring Donald O'Connor and Ann Blyth, premieres in Perry, Oklahoma. They claimed that this was Buster’s place of birth - like most of the plot, this was wrong too. Buster Keaton was in attendance with wife, Eleanor.

  7. May 18, 2024 · Key Takeaways: Sherlock Jr., released in 1924, was a hit silent comedy film starring Buster Keaton. It featured innovative special effects, physical comedy, and a plot twist, making it a timeless classic. The movies success revived interest in silent films and influenced future filmmakers.

  8. May 14, 2024 · Film. May 14, 2024 10:45AM. Metro. Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, and Harold Lloyd were the clown jewels of silent comedy. Chaplin was off the screen in 1924; he was a year away from the...

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