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Classic Films

mopinko

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3. did u know- bugs bunny is based on keaton.

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 08:13 AM

Jan 18

the ringling clowns were mostly based on chuck jones cartoons. most of their female clowns were based on betty boop.
the clown development classes watched cartoons.

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Really enjoyed Buster Keaton's "Sherlock Jr." this evening! [View all] Sparkly Jan 17 OP

My favorite of his films is boonecreek Jan 17 #1

I started watching that too last night Sparkly Jan 18 #6

Here's the link- callous taoboy Jan 18 #2

Thank you SO MUCH!!!! Sparkly Jan 18 #4

De nada, callous taoboy Jan 19 #8

did u know- bugs bunny is based on keaton. mopinko Jan 18 #3

I did not know that! Sparkly Jan 18 #5

he told me- clowns arent born, they're reincarnated. mopinko Jan 18 #7