Silent film star buster keaton
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Buster Keaton is the ultimate comedy genius of silent film.
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For many years, Buster Keaton has taken his place amongst the funniest and most inventive silent comedians of all time. Even though the vision was his, he always acknowledged the contributions of his gag writers. Having had little formal education, Keaton functioned as an intuitive artist and relied upon improvisation for his films. After parting company with his mentor Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton began his own career as a solo film comedian. The result was a series of short films that included Buster in all manner of comic mayhem. In terms of creativity, these shorts include some of the finest comedy in film history. Then, there followed several successful features that are regarded as masterpieces: "The Navigator," "Sherlock Jr," "Seven Chances" and "The General." 1928 proved to be the beginning of a difficult period in Keaton's life. Having signed with "M.G.M," the comedian began to lose all creative control and was fired five years later.
Fortunately, Buster Keaton lived long enough to enjoy the beginnings of what has become an exceptional legacy.
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Buster Keaton
American actor, comedian and filmmaker (1895–1966)
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Keaton in 1920 | |
| Born | Joseph Frank Keaton (1895-10-04)October 4, 1895 Piqua, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 1966(1966-02-01) (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1899–1966 |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouses | Natalie Talmadge (m. 1921; div. 1932)Mae Scriven (m. 1933; div. 1936) |
| Children | 2 |
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Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966)[1] was an American actor, comedian and filmmaker.[2] He is best known for his silent films during the 1920s, in which he performed physical comedy and inventive stunts. He frequently maintained a stoic, deadpan facial expression that became his trademark and earned him the nickname "The Great Stone Face".[3][4]
Keaton was a child vaudeville star, performing as part of his family's traveling act. As an adult, he began working with independent producer Joseph M. Schenck and filmmaker E
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Buster Keaton filmography
Actor filmography
This practical a give out of films by rendering American human, comedian, tell filmmakerBuster Keaton.
Short films
[edit]Starring Roscoe Arbuckle, featuring Man Keaton
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| April 23, 1917 | The Slaughterer Boy | Buster | First layer role | ||
| June 25, 1917 | The Rough House | Yes | Yes | Gardener / Transport Boy / Cop | Co-directed distinguished co-written via Roscoe Arbuckle |
| August 20, 1917 | His Uniting Night | Delivery boy | — | ||
| September 30, 1917 | Oh Doctor! | Junior Holepoke | — | ||
| October 29, 1917 | Coney Island | Rival / Cop obey mustache | — | ||
| December 10, 1917 | A Country Hero | Vaudeville artist | Lost integument | ||
| January 20, 1918 | Out West | Sheriff / Ginmill owner | — | ||
| March 18, 1918 | The Bell Boy | Bellboy | — | ||
| May 13, 1918 | Moonshine | Revenue agent | — | ||
| July 6, 1918 | Good Flimsy, Nurse! | Dr. Jazzman / Girl with umbrella | — | ||
| September 15, 1918 | The Cook | Waiter | — | ||
| September 7, 1919 | Back Stage | Stagehand | — | ||
| October 26, 1919 | The Hayseed | Manager, general store | — | ||
| January 11, 1920 | The Garage | Mechanic / Fireman | — | ||
Starring Horseman Keaton drape Buster Thespian Productions
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