He went on to garner immense popularity earning the epithet the great stone face for his physical comedy that became his trademark. Starting life in show business as a toddler in his familys vaudeville act, keaton rose to fame in his visionary silent comedies of the 1920s. Still, the navigator beats out most modern comedies. Buster keaton biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. With buster keaton, natalie talmadge, joe keaton, joe roberts. If youve never seen buster keaton or, for that matter, a silent film go find this one and watch it. The selfdestruction of buster keaton factors which led. I would give it a 710 if it lacked the food sequence, but ill add 1 point for that, so a total of 810.
These are the films of american actor, comedian, and filmmaker buster keaton. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family. He is best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression that earned him the nickname the great stone face. He is arguably the greatest actordirector in the history of the movies, one whose. Draggas filmography and the photos are the only reason i can see that would justify its continued presence in print. When that world went a little mad, all buster keaton could do was stare and try to accept or outwit the madness. Why, joseph frank buster keaton s 1926 the general, unsung in its day but heaped with critical acclaim ever. Silent era home page psfl filmographies actors buster keaton a growing source of silent era film information. Find films and movies featuring buster keaton on allmovie. Described and captioned media program 545,345 views. Keaton was a visual genius who chose many actors in his films at least in part for their physical characteristics. How silent filmmaker buster keaton revolutionized film. Directed by and starring buster keaton, this film portrays his particular brand of physical comedy, though perhaps not with as much danger as the general or as many tricks as sherlock jr. Filmography for buster keaton turner classic movies.
Charming, natural and gracefully spirited, the brunette ingenue appeared in only five shorts with buster but has been leaving a fresh impression on viewers ever since. His famous deadpan face spoke volumes about his constant struggle to survive in an increasingly mechanized 20th century world. One week is a 1920 american tworeel silent comedy film starring buster keaton, the first film to be released made by keaton on his own. The film was written by clyde bruckman and codirected by donald crisp. This release follows volume 1, which contained the general and steamboat bill, jr. Posts about buster keaton written by arlissarchives. He is arguably the greatest actordirector in the history of the movies, one whose name and image need little introduction but much of buster keatons early film. Zero mostel, phil silvers, buster keaton, michael crawford movie version of the hit broadway musical by shevelove, gelbart and sondheim, with manic performances from mostel, silvers and crawford.
Keaton began making guest appearances on television shows, and the now sober star made his way back into supporting roles in major movies most notably around the world in 80 days and charlie chaplins limelight. Holmes the hound of the baskervilles 1939 classic movies basil. A 25minute comedic travelogue of canada, the railrodder was also keaton s final silent film, as the film contains no dialogue and all sound effects are overdubbed. The navigator, buster keaton, 1924 movies photo 46 x 61 cm. The general, perhaps the greatest film ever made, and 20. Buster keatons sherlock jr 4k restoration official us trailer. Jul 21, 2015 if you ask buster keaton fans to name their favorite leading lady, chances are theyll respond right away with sybil seely. The collection contained 4k restorations of both films with new scores. Hope also nearly got burned at the stake, but his escape was different, one classically different method from another great comedian. Nearly a century after comedian buster keaton started making movies, filmmakers are still imitating his stunts, gags, and visual style. Nov 21, 2015 before edgar wright and wes anderson, before chuck jones and jackie chan, there was buster keaton, one of the founding fathers of visual comedy.
Find buster keaton movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. A celebration, the 2018 the life and filmmaking career of iconic comedian buster keaton is celebrated in this documentary. How to watch with sound in the comment section is explainedhi sorry i had to remove the original, but i didnt want to trigger some strike by usi. Cut to the chase by marion meade highlighted the comedians background in an attempt to shed light on the performers demons. The annual buster keaton convention join us october 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2020 for the 26th annual buster keaton convention in muskegon, michigan, where buster and his family spent many a happy summer. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. A situation was set up at the film s start which was never advanced at all.
The staub version of the keystone cops became a template for later recreations. The general, american silent comedy film, released in 1927, starring and directed by comedian buster keaton, and cited by many film historians as one of the greatest american movies. Personally, i think its one of the first films to push the envelope of movies it goes for action, romance, and humor, and it pulls all of those elements together into a terrific movie. What motion picture did no less an auteur than orson welles call the greatest comedy ever made, the greatest civil war film ever made, and perhaps the greatest film ever made.
Buster keaton in the goat 1921 colorized silent movie. Because the price is pretty high, i needed some help to make up my mind about this box set. It is a pity that jack draggas excellent filmography is tied to what might be the worst professionally published book about buster keaton. Typical of silent cinema of the period, the camera movement is relatively limited certainly compared to more recent cinema that you will be more familiar with. Buster keaton cinema and media studies oxford bibliographies. The twilight zone, episode once upon a time 1961 as woodrow mulligan the janitor candid camera, episode in the diner 1962. Buster keaton is the best acrobat humorist of all time. The film stars donald oconnor, ann blyth, rhonda fleming, peter lorre, larry keating and jackie coogan.
Seeing that the photographer is looking away, dan moves his head. He was a contemporary of charlie chaplin and started in vaudeville. Buster keaton in the goat 1921 colorized silent movie color colour duration. The immortality of keaton s in his eyes a look of worry from all the hidden mysteries of life. Buster plays a movie projectionist who daydreams himself into the movies he is showing and merges with the figures and the backgrounds. The shorts collection includes all 32 of keaton s extant silent shorts thirteen of which were produced in collaborations with comedians roscoe fatty arbuckle and al st. Three ages is a 1923 blackandwhite american featurelength silent comedy film starring comedian buster keaton and wallace beery. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the united states national film registry by the library of congress. It is set during the american civil war 186165 and highlights the theme of personal redemption.
Buster keaton was comedian and film director who starred in silent films in the 1920s. Not just because its a silent film, but because its great music moving, light and comedic. Mar, 2020 buster keaton, original name joseph frank keaton iv, born october 4, 1895, piqua, kansas, u. The full length featured movie of keaton was the saphead in 1920. Abbott and costello meet the keystone kops 1955 included a lengthy chase scene. I just bought the ultimate buster keaton collection bluray box set and im pretty happy with it but its not for everybody. Apr 16, 2019 buster keaton was comedian and film director who starred in silent films in the 1920s. In 1957, keaton sold the rights to his life story to paramount pictures, who hired him as a technical advisor for the buster keaton. Buster keaton is walking by and peers through a barred window while captured murderer dead shot dan is having his picture taken. Buster keaton celebrity profile check out the latest buster keaton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Volume 2 is a new and improved release of sherlock jr.
Discover canvas art prints, photos, mural, big canvas art and framed wall art in s varied collections. We used to sit and watch these films together, they were really special to me then, took. Go west 1925 is a silent movie starring buster keaton keaton portrays friendless, who travels west to try to make his fortune. Sybil seely, busters most charming leading lady silentology. Director and film historian peter bogdanovich fell in love with silent film star and filmmaker buster keaton at an early age, and that affection seeps from every frame of this heartfelt and. The first appearance of keaton in the silent movie was in the butcher boy. This listing is from the progressive silent film list by carl bennett. Released by metro pictures corporation, the film uses slapstick and situational comedy to tell the story of. Born 4 october 1895 in piqua, kansas, usa, as joseph frank keaton vi.
He went on to garner immense popularity earning the epithet the great stone face for his physical comedy that became. The international buster keaton society was established in 1992 with the purpose of fostering understanding and perpetuating appreciation of the life, career and films of buster keaton. Buster keaton was, in my opinion, the most graceful of physical comedians. Keaton had worked with roscoe fatty arbuckle for a. The cohen film collection also has a third volume set to release august 2o, 2019. It was released on april 21, 1957, by paramount pictures.
One area of cinematography that you should certainly discuss in relation to the buster keaton short films is camerawork. This channel is dedicated to the genius of buster keaton and family. The music of robert israel really carries this film. Buster keaton was a comedian and actor famous for his stoic and deadpan expression in his silent films. Find highquality buster keaton stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Buster keaton is at the peak of his slapstick powers in the cameramanthe first film that the silentscreen legend made after signing with mgm, and his last great masterpiece. Mix went on to make more than 160 cowboy films throughout the these featured actionoriente. Some of buster keatons most amazing stunts colorized youtube. The buster keaton story is a 1957 american drama film directed by sidney sheldon and written by sidney sheldon and robert smith. Joseph frank keaton was born on october 4, 1895 in piqua, kansas, to joe keaton and myra keaton. Lesters selfconsciously wacky approach is ohsovery swingin. In the earliest days on stage, they traveled with a medicine show that included family friend, illusionist harry. The paleface is a real good introduction to the comic art of buster keaton.
Joe and myra were vaudevillian comedians with a popular, everchanging variety act, giving keaton an eclectic and interesting upbringing. The international buster keaton societys buster keaton filmography remains a work in progress, and were always looking for more films and more information. Academy honorary award winning famous yesteryear american actor, comedian, filmmaker, screenwriter, and stunt performer buster keaton began his journey in the entertainment industry as a child artist. Buster keaton used as edgar wrights response to his antman departure. The first feature keaton wrote, directed, produced, and starred in unlike the saphead 1920, in which he only acted, keaton structured the film like three intercut short films. Film is certainly one of the oddest film projects ever. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Buster keaton great director profile senses of cinema. Our hospitality is a 1923 silent comedy film directed by and starring buster keaton.
But it is a charming 3 reeler and it is one of the last glimpses of the genius of buster keaton. This is a work in progress and constitutes a partial filmography. One of the most popular actresses of the 1970s and 1980s, she has received various accolades, including an academy award, a bafta award, two golden globe awards, and the afi life achievement award. This is your life stan laurel oliver hardy, buster keaton full production captioned duration. Buster keaton brilliant comic and film maker who did his own stunts and once broke his neck in the process dashing looks, a creative mind, a daredevil and an athlete, he chose to make people laugh and feel happy. Along with charlie chaplin and harold lloyd, keaton was a titan in the world of silent film comedy. We are currently building new filmography pages, complete with photos, cast and crew lists, plot summaries and more. Joseph frank keaton october 4, 1895 february 1, 1966, known professionally as buster keaton, was an american actor, comedian, film director, producer, screenwriter, and stunt performer. The final work over which he maintained creative control, this clever farce is the culmination of an extraordinary, decadelong run that produced some of the most innovative and enduring comedies of all time.
The film ends with the title the end written on a tombstone with keaton s pork pie hat propped on it. The navigator is a 1924 comedy directed by and starring buster keaton. This is film by samuel beckett with buster keaton 19650 music score mash up by bart capuano on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. It isnt as slapsticky as one might think, for at his advanced age, buster is a bit limited. There will be presentations, screenings, a wonderful dinner, and a tour of the area. Not too much similarity between this and the bob hopejane russell feature film classic, the paleface. Once there, he tries his hand at broncobusting, cattle wrangling, and dairy farming, eventually forming a bond with a cow named brown eyes. He made numerous short films as well as such feature films as three ages, sherlock, jr. At that time, he was hired as gag man and a costar. The film opens near the last stop, a subway terminal apparently in alaska, which appears to be emerging from deep snow in the middle of nowhere. Thomas edwin mix was an american film actor and the star of many early western movies. Members of the international buster keaton society are given access to our fullcolor digital magazine. Buster keaton the scarecrow 1920 film color youtube.
Why you really do need to see buster keatons the general. Buster keaton, american film comedian and director, the great stone face, known for his deadpan expression and his imaginative and often elaborate visual comedy. Its buster all the way, since he is the only real player in the film. She studied drama at santa ana college, before dropping out in favor of the neighborhood playhouse in new york. Two inventive farmhands compete for the hand of the same girl. Cohen film collection is part of the cohen media group. Filmography overview silent shorts one week convict scarecrow neighbors the haunted house hard luck the high sign the goat the play house the boat the paleface cops my wifes relations the blacksmith the frozen north the electric house day dreams the balloonatic the love nest. Buster keaton feature has been inducted into the national film registry read more. Joseph frank keaton october 4, 1895 february 1, 1966, known professionally as buster keaton, was an american actor, comedian, film director, producer. Categories the color goes kind of crazy 2014 old hollywood in color calendars. As keaton must have learned early on while working with fatty arbuckle, the juxtaposition of himself with. Lets start with the idea that keaton selected leading ladies for their proportions.
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