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Classic Films

Sparkly

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6. He was amazing!

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 01:09 AM

Jan 20

I still wonder how he accomplished some of those "cartoon gags!" (As well as the real ones -- what physical courage!)

I think Buster Keaton was the best of Silent Film actors, followed by Charley Chase, Harold Lloyd, and of course Chaplin, each for different reasons. And yes, so many of the things he did were imitated by others for years to come.

Thank you for posting this!

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Buster Keaton, The Art of the Gag 🎥 [View all] appalachiablue Jan 19 OP

Thanks for sharing! Eko Jan 19 #1

My pleasure, thanks for posting. appalachiablue Jan 19 #3

A giant The Blue Flower Jan 19 #2

Thanx for mentioning, I want to watch The General. appalachiablue Jan 20 #8

The Train Wreck. Obligatory... and prescient of tomorrow at noon... Dennis Donovan Jan 19 #4

Thanx for posting, a very tragic accident! appalachiablue Jan 19 #5

He was amazing! Sparkly Jan 20 #6

Keaton was a master, the others were brilliant too. My grandfather met appalachiablue Jan 20 #7