The goat features stunt work and physical humor that keaton does when at his best. Although it is a production documentary, the film is actually longer than the railrodder, which was only 24 minutes long. Pauline kael has hailed it as a piece of native american surrealism. Buster keaton, eleanor keaton and gerald potterton. In keaton s time, a man being sensitive and in touch with his feelings was not an attractive trait, his films gave his emotions and outlet. Buster keaton was an american comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer. During the 20s he was overshadowed by chaplin and harold lloyd, yet it is keatons work that has best stood the test of time, and today he is widely regarded as the greatest comic filmmaker of them all. No silent star did more dangerous stunts than buster keaton, roger ebert wrote with deep admiration.
His girlfriend is on the train, and when his engine is stolen by northern spies, he rescues her, regains the engine, and returns to a huge welcome and an army commission. Buster keaton rides again examines the making of the railrodder, in which keaton plays a man who rides the rails across canada on a handcar. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Why buster keatons the general is the one film you should. Sad clowns also known as silents, please, the history of motion pictures film series, 1961. The great classics josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. Buster keaton, marceline day, harold goodwin a struggling photographer takes the job of a newsreel cameraman and unexpectedly becomes a hero in one of his films. Joseph frank keaton was born on october 4, 1895 in piqua, kansas, to joe keaton and myra keaton. Jul 18, 2017 film and notfilm showcase the collaboration of buster keaton and samuel beckett beckett wrote the screenplay for only one film, a 1965 silent short starring keaton.
Perhaps best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression. Buster keaton rides again is a 55minute 1965 documentary film directed by john spotton and narrated by michael kane. Canadian film awards 1966 winner canadian film award. With the insights of buster keaton rides again, this short silent film gives us not only a look into the past, but an art form that was almost lost forever. In this informal study the comedian regales the film crew with. Buster keaton may have hedged his bet by designing the show so that it could be broken down into three tworeel comedy shorts, should audiences not accept him as a feature film star. Starring buster keaton for independent film companies. The balloonatic 1923 has a very freefloating plot as keaton rides a hotair balloon to a landing in a woods where he finds a girl phyllis haver who proves more. Mar 02, 2000 compulsory viewing alongside the railrodder is the excellent canadian documentary on its making, buster keaton rides again john spotton, 1965, also featured in the retrospective. With buster keaton, eleanor keaton, gerald potterton, michael kane. The cameraman is a 1928 american silent comedy directed by edward sedgwick and an uncredited buster keaton. Following his successful collaboration with arbuckle, film executive joseph m.
The scene stealers, buster keaton and ed wynn 1962. The cameraman w buster keaton fullhd video dailymotion. Based on buster keaton s classic silent slapstick movies dealing with railroads. Buster keaton was a comedian and actor famous for his stoic and deadpan expression in his silent films. Film and notfilm showcase the collaboration of buster keaton and samuel beckett beckett wrote the screenplay for only one film, a 1965 silent short starring keaton. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Buster keaton rides again, documentary directed by john spotten, 1965. The general 1926 steamboat bill, jr 1928 the goat 1921 the blacksmith 1922 cops 1922. Whats more, there is a companion piece to the project for all those true blue, diehard buster keaton fans out there. Buster keaton celebrity profile check out the latest buster keaton photo gallery, biography. The railrodder, buster keatons final silent film from 1965. This film is a documentary about the filming of one of buster keaton s movies. Bits of 1926 hollywood train wreck are still in row river.
Buster keaton rides again 1965 this documentary chronicles the filming of one of buster keatons last short comedies, the railrodder, which features him in a rambling journey across canada. A celebration of the american silent film, television documentary, 1980. Hearing keaton talk about the work that goes into coming up with enough gags to pack a tworeeler reminds me of how he would later end his t. Buster keaton and lucille ball, in comedy to salute stan. This film made me fall in love with buster keaton all over again and, in my opinion, if you can only watch one buster film watch this one. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The train scene from buster keatons the general is the. It is considered by fans and critics to be keaton still in top form, and it was added to the national film registry in 2005 as being deemed. Buster keaton rides again 1965 buster keaton rides again. In keatons time, a man being sensitive and in touch with his feelings was not an attractive trait, his films gave his emotions and outlet. The railrodder was produced by the national film board of canada with principal photography being completed in 1964. Dec 18, 2014 death rides a horse cowboy, english, hd, western movie full length free western movies duration. Jun 14, 2015 in this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and, between times, rests in a specially appointed passenger coach where he and mrs. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
Jun 24, 2016 released in 1921, the film centers around buster keaton being chased again. Bafta awards 1967 nominee flaherty documentary award. The railrodder and buster keaton rides again are available for free streaming on the national film. Yesterday, the silent film society of chicago presented a special screening of buster keaton s 1928 film the cameraman at saint john cantius church, complete with organist jay warrens. Jun 25, 2014 the cameraman is a 1928 american silent comedy directed by edward sedgwick and an uncredited buster keaton. The railrodder is a 1965 short comedy film starring buster keaton in one of his final film roles. The wonderful gags of the founding father of visual comedy. Even harold lloyds vertigoinducing clock scenes in 1923s safety last used trick sets to lessen the risks. The cameraman was keatons first film with metrogoldwynmayer. Rent buster keaton rides again the railrodder 1965 on dvd.
It is considered by fans and critics to be keaton still in top form, and it was added to the national film registry in 2005 as being deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The film is a behindthescenes documentary shot while buster keaton s film the railrodder 1965, was being produced. Death rides a horse cowboy, english, hd, western movie full length free western movies duration. Some lacklustre clowning in the early stages soon makes way for moments of comic mastery in. Buster keaton rides again 1965 this documentary chronicles the filming of one of buster keaton s last short comedies, the railrodder, which features him in a rambling journey across canada. Buster keaton bbc interview and 150 keaton images duration. Keaton not only took on the full risk himself in his most famous stunt scenesmany of which you can see in gif form herehe also doubled for some of his actors, doing. He made a series of tworeel comedies which included one week 1920, the haunted house 1921, the paleface 1922, and the lovenest 1923. It is considered by fans and critics to be keaton still in top form, and it was added to the national film registry in 2005 as being. The general, perhaps the greatest film ever made, and 20 other buster keaton classics free online. The great comic genius of the silent era still shines in these two programs. He really can smilea charming 1921 buster keaton interview. In films that combined comedy with extraordinary physical risks, buster keaton played a brave spirit who. Beautiful video keaton could really show what he was feeling with those beautiful eyes of his that were truly a window to the soul.
These are the films of american actor, comedian, and filmmaker buster keaton. Compulsory viewing alongside the railrodder is the excellent canadian documentary on its making, buster keaton rides again john spotton, 1965, also featured in the retrospective. Eleanor buster keaton theme keaton still is a treasure of film craft. See a buster keaton silent film in this silent movie palace. It has made audiences gasp and i dare you not to also. Keaton lived during their canadian film assignment. Buster keaton rides again 1965, john spotton the making of railrodder. The buster keaton collection warner, r1 us 5 railrodder buster keaton rides again image entertainment, r1 us 6 the buster keaton chronicles. See more ideas about silent film, comedians and silent comedy. Buster keaton rides again by john spotton nfb national film. In this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and, between times, rests in a specially appointed passenger coach where he and. On finishing yet another row he would have gone back to the top of the meadow.
Peter bogdanovich on buster keaton, superheroes, television, and the effect of time on movies matt zoller seitz 201810 peter bogdanovich, film historian and filmmaker, talks about buster keaton, the subject of his new documentary. Also known as a modern bluebeard and boom in the moon. Buster keaton biography childhood, life achievements. Buster keaton rides again is a behind the scenes documentary that offers a rare glimpse into his private life as he and his wife travel from stop to stop a mari usque ad mare along with the film crew. He went on to garner immense popularity earning the epithet the great stone face for his physical comedy that became his trademark. This film is about how buster keaton made a canadian travel film, the railrodder. Buster keaton rides again 1965 john spotton synopsis. Based on buster keatons classic silent slapstick movies dealing with railroads. Of all the great silent film comedians, it is buster keaton who most. Some classic gags are built around keaton s efforts to help his girlfriend virginia fox again choose the right shoe for her horse, and the destruction of a luxurious rolls royce. Schenck gave keaton his own production unit, buster keaton comedies. Buster keaton rides again is a behind the scenes documentary that. Two buster keatons for the price of one from the national film board of canada.
This film is a documentary about the filming of one of buster. The greatest of the silent clowns is buster keaton, not only because of what he did, but because of how he did it. Harold lloyd made us laugh as much, charlie chaplin moved us more deeply, but no one had more courage than buster. Buster keaton rides again, a 55minute documentary about the making of the. Academy honorary award winning famous yesteryear american actor, comedian, filmmaker, screenwriter, and stunt performer buster keaton began his journey in the entertainment industry as a child artist. Also on this dvd is buster keaton rides again, a 50minute documentary. Film and notfilm showcase the collaboration of buster. Keaton couldnt afford to build a new bridge, buy a new locomotive and try again. The buster keaton collection warner, r1 us 5 railrodderbuster keaton rides again image entertainment, r1 us 6 the buster keaton chronicles. Interview with christopher bishop, in film quarterly berkeley, fall 1958. Nov 30, 2014 hearing keaton talk about the work that goes into coming up with enough gags to pack a tworeeler reminds me of how he would later end his t. He became an alcoholic when his career collapsed around 1930, only kicking his habit and regaining his selfesteem when he married eleanor norris eleanor keaton, his wife from 1940 until his death in 1966. The fictional film the rail rodder is teamed up with a documentary buster rides again about how the fictional film was.
Yesterday, the silent film society of chicago presented a special screening of buster keatons 1928 film the cameraman at saint john cantius church, complete with organist jay warrens. He pursues them and his train into union territory, overhears a group of union generals planning an attack across a certain railroad bridge, and decides to repossess his train and bring it and his girlfriend back south. Released in 1921, the film centers around buster keaton being chased again. Some lacklustre clowning in the early stages soon makes way for moments of comic mastery in this, one of cinemas earliest media satires. When it comes to comedy in film, buster keaton stands. Two buster keaton s for the price of one from the national film board of canada. Some of buster keatons great, deathdefying stunts captured. Nov 10, 2002 the greatest of the silent clowns is buster keaton, not only because of what he did, but because of how he did it. Have any of you watched buster keaton rides again, the documentary about the 1965 short film starring keaton. Buster keaton rides again 1965 buster keaton rides. The train scene from buster keatons the general is the most expensive scene in silent film history.
In this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and, between times, rests in a specially appointed passenger coach where he and mrs. When it comes to comedy in film, buster keaton stands above. Bits of 1926 hollywood train wreck are still in row river the movie was the general, starring buster keaton. Sep 06, 2016 in the movie, a stubborn confederate train engineer named johnnie has his beloved locomotive, the general, stolen by union spies with his girlfriend on board. Some classic gags are built around keatons efforts to help his girlfriend virginia fox again choose the right shoe for her horse, and the destruction of a luxurious rolls royce. Part of parents vaudeville act, the three keatons, from 1898. The picture stars buster keaton, marceline day, harold goodwin, and others. Sep 14, 2018 explore katolewiss board buster keaton smiles. Considering that he also died within a year of the films completion. The cameraman was keaton s first film with metrogoldwynmayer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname the great stone face. The latter film showcasing keatons trademark slapstick comedy follows an old. Buster keaton celebrity profile check out the latest buster keaton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. These are 6 high definition videos of this wonderful theater.