Here's an 8-minute short appreciation of his style, The Art of the Gag:
Here he is in his final film role, the priceless A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum:
Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow (below) is a 3-part documentary TV miniseries.
part 1:
part 2:
part 3:
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...a name that I remember, but that's about all.
ReplyDeleteOh, he's a genius, just a delight to watch in anything.
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DeleteSuch a wonderful post! Love it!
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DeleteAlways a delight to watch.
ReplyDeleteone of my favorites :)
DeleteSuch a great actor, a joy to watch! Wishing you a Happy February and have a lovely week! Hugs, Jo x
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DeleteYou've inspired me to rewatch a Funny Things Happened on the Way to the Forum. Thanks for a suggestion on a dark day.
ReplyDeleteThat is one of my all-time favorite movies :)
DeleteThe collection of physical gags like facades of houses falling, or all the train sequences are brilliant. thanks for this!
ReplyDeletebe safe... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
HE had such a long career and was brilliant at each stage.
DeleteI will definitely have to come back and watch the documentary when I have some time. He was unique! :)
ReplyDeleteI think he was the best! :)
DeleteI did watch all the parts of the documentary and was impressed by him even more than I was in the first place. I didn't know that much about his life and it was quite the story. Thanks! :)
DeleteHe's a national treasure :)
DeleteThanks for this. I have always really adored Buster Keaton and his wonderful sad face. "Forum" is one of my favorite Laugh Out Loud movies. He's terrific. I've not seen the doc -- I'll have to come back for that one. Biggest smiles and thanks for the links.
ReplyDeleteHe's a national treasure and never gets old :)
DeleteI'm not a fan of comedy, but he was a genious! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI like some comedy and _love_ him :)
DeleteHe was so good.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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