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This Day in Buster…May 13th, 2018
Three years ago I began making posts on social media on behalf of the International Buster Keaton Society. In that time we’ve gained an audience of about 40k, had millions of likes, shares & comments, had a couple of posts go viral but most importantly we’ve kept Buster Keaton in people’s hearts & minds.
A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this a reality & helped me navigate the sometimes stormy waters that the Internet can be. You know who you are.
And the biggest thank you to The Boss himself, Buster Keaton. We wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for you. Is this a good time to negotiate a raise? Or an actual salary? ;)
#FanArtFriday @GretaBowie’s stunning digital portrait is pastel perfection. Send your fan art to socialmedia@busterkeaton.org for a chance to feature in future, or in our magazine, “The Keaton Chronicle.”
This Day in Buster…May 12, 1928
“Steamboat Bill, Jr.” has its World Premiere in New York. The movie took the place by storm.
#ThrowbackThursday A series of posters from the “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” pressbook. The film premiered 94 years ago today!
This Day in Buster…May 11, 1924
“Sherlock Jr.” has its general U.S. release. The game was indeed afoot!
“Back Stage” is one of the shorts that will be shown at our 2022 International Buster Keaton Society Convention: Buster’s Back. Find out more & sign up here: busterkeaton.org/convention-2022
#WIPWednesday Buster Keaton considers whether the butler did it in this promo pic from the set of “Sherlock Jr.” which went on general U.S release 98 years ago today.
This Day in Buster…May 10, 1924
The News-Pilot reported that when Buster Keaton recently needed a birth certificate, his father Joe wrote a letter to Piqua, Kansas & had it returned with ‘no such place’ written on it. Nearby Cherryvale confirmed the town had been blown away in a cyclone & that what was left was repurposed in their town. The whole thing was a Keaton family tall story - today Piqua is the site of the Buster Keaton Museum kansastravel.org/busterkeatonmuseum.htm
#TalkieTuesday Chris Wade’s book tells the story of Buster Keaton’s often overlooked later years. Today’s quote touches on television & what better way to illustrate it than this wonderful skit with Lucille Ball in honor of his late compatriot in comedy, Stan Laurel.
This Day in Buster…May 9, 1951
“The Buster Keaton Show” premieres. The LA Times got a preview two days before & urged readers to “drag the kids away from the wild westerns at 7:30 tonight, twist the dials to KTTV (11) and sit back and enjoy a real slapstick Keaton show.”
#MovieMonday “The Cameraman,” 1928 was Buster Keaton’s first film with MGM. There was a script, but he was able to make the film as he saw fit which did not involve much of the original screenplay. MGM used Buster’s film as an example of how to write a romantic comedy for decades afterwards.
This Day in Buster…May 8, 1964
Buster Keaton appears in season one, episode 32 “Who Killed ½ of Glory Lee?” of Burke’s Law. The once silent actor remains silent in the role of Mr Lovely…almost.
#SundaySales This limited edition print (the one pictured is my own, framed - Ruth) is a one-off celebration of Buster Keaton reaching his 125th year…in spirit. Get your own while stocks last busterstuff.com/product/buster-keaton-125-print/365
