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Before Edgar Wright and Wes Anderson, before Chuck Jones and Jackie Chan, there was Buster Keaton, one of the founding fathers of visual comedy. And nearly 100 years after he first appeared onscreen, we’re still learning from him. Today, I’d like to talk about the artistry (and the thinking) behind his gags. Press the CC button to see the names of the films.

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Every Frame a Painting@everyframeapainting
Sat, 21 Nov 2015 10:05:02

This Day in Buster…April 25, 1926

“Seven Chances,” with the title “Busterin miljoonat,” opens in Finland.  We slowed down this clip to show with subtitles how Buster is actually directing Ruth Dwyer in this scene rather than just engaging in small talk or scripted dialogue.

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International Buster Keaton Society@busterkeatonsociety
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:00:28
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