I would say that because Buster Keaton was a genius who wasn't quite conscious of his genius, as most genius' are. It all happens in subconscious level. However, Buster had no ego other than the need to enjoy his creative activities, which makes him unique among geniuses. Chaplin was also a genius but well aware of his genius and enough ego to go with. This is why we love Buster Keaton more. Buster Keaton is a timeless genius. If he's born to our era, he would still find a way to express his creative genius.
Yes. I spoke with him once a month when he would pay that months paper fee. He was a nice elderly man living with his wife in a 3,000 sq. ft. house. I lived in WH before it got rich and before movie stars got rich. So I knew Keaton, Larry Fine (he introduced me to Moe Howard) who was living at the Motion Picture Country Hospital, and I went to high school with Jerry Mathers (the “Beaver”). In those days, there wasn’t the Uber rich that we now have. My high school had kids who were related to movie stars (Natalie Woods nephew comes to mind as she was at my graduation ceremony), and kids whose parents were mechanics and cops. And the top tax rate in 1962 was 90%. Nobody owned 700 million dollar yachts then. And life was good. Today, the home I grew up in now costs $15 million. And my dad was an electrical engineer. And we drove a 10 year old car.
@@Lpreilly72 Very interesting. Have you ever contacted the Damfinos (The International Buster Keaton Society)? I would think they would be interested in any info, stories, etc. you might have about Buster. Thanks for sharing this!!
He came into a Woodland hills barber shop. The place was called. "Del Prado mens hair styling. He was staying at the Calabasas home for retired actors. The time was 1965i if remember wright . He looked the same as he did in his movies. I didn't have time to talk to him. I was cutting hair at the time. I wanted to tell him that he was a talent of high art way before his time. Never forget that never smile of his. There will never be another one like him. He was the best.
Keaton lived at his own home with his wife until his death. It was is Woodland Hills. Here is some info: silentology.wordpress.com/2020/12/06/in-memory-of-buster-and-eleanors-house/#:~:text=Last%20weekend%20Buster%20Keaton%20fans,only%20from%20a%20car%20window. Thanks for watching!
My favorite will always be his awakening in a runaway brass bed blown by the wind. . . And the man with a cane & a slanted view of everything. I never learned the title of that movie, but it's the one where he's a newlywed husband trying his hand at assembling what amounts to a sears & roebuck kit house. At least two living generations remember the scene where the façade of the house falls on him, but he's left standing unharmed in an open window frame. In an interview where he was much older he said his director nearly had a nervous breakdown for allowing him to perform that stunt
The movie is "One Week" where Buster is building a kit house. I understand it was a skeleton crew when they filmed the "Steamboat Bill" scene of the falling facade. No one wanted to watch. Thank you for the comment!
Keaton continued acting into the 1960's. He starred in one of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes, Once Upon a Time, in 1961, just five years before his death.
I know that Buster hit the skids for a while but he was around a long time. I recall him in a "Twilight Zone" episode. I think that he was a step ahead of his time.
When objects act against you despite your best intentions [and we know Buster had good intentions, like lots of comics] ... that is truly surreal and truly funny. I am thinking of the part where BK got caught in a lampshade.
Anyone mention Seven Chances? Avoiding the rocks (probably papier-maché, but still dangerous) was such a great stunt, One of the first silents I watched. After that it was a rollercoaster ride to see all his silents! What a genius!
The man was a genius and his physical ability was amazing. I heard Chaplin didn't script his movies, either. Most of the time, he would think up a funny gag, then shoot the before after stuff afterwards. His crew would be waiting in the studio. Charlie would walk in, look around, then say ''build me a _______ set." Like a circus set or some other location. Awesome video!
Chaplin always had cameras running when he improvised, so he wouldn't miss anything. He ran through thousands of feet of film stock shooting everything he did, then burned what he didn't use.
Buster Keaton foi um dos maiores criadores do cinema.Ao nivel de seu contemporâneo Chaplin. Infelismente foi boicotado pela industria cinematografica e impedido de prosseguir.sua genial.trajetoria
Some years back there was a 6-dvd set in the UK featuring pretty much everything he did between 1920 and 1928- movies and one-reelers. It was called the Buster Keaton Chronicles , released by Network, catalogue #7952414. Good luck finding a copy, because you won’t be getting mine…
Chaplin warned him not to; on the other hand The General and Steamboat Bill Jr were very expensive and lost money. So he was in a bit of a bind. And his first film for MGM was The Cameraman, which was very successful but that was only because he made it away from the studio where they couldn't sabotage what he wanted to do. After that he lost control. Chaplin was fortunate in that he had his own studio and funded his films with his own money so he could do anything he wanted without interference.
Once you start watching Mr. Keaton you realize he was the greatest. Thank you.
Thank you!!
I would say that because Buster Keaton was a genius who wasn't quite conscious of his genius, as most genius' are. It all happens in subconscious level. However, Buster had no ego other than the need to enjoy his creative activities, which makes him unique among geniuses. Chaplin was also a genius but well aware of his genius and enough ego to go with. This is why we love Buster Keaton more. Buster Keaton is a timeless genius. If he's born to our era, he would still find a way to express his creative genius.
I was his paperboy in the 60s in Woodland Hills, CA. He was also in “It’s a Mad, Mad World”
Amazing! Ever talk to him?
Did you ever blow away?
Yes. I spoke with him once a month when he would pay that months paper fee. He was a nice elderly man living with his wife in a 3,000 sq. ft. house. I lived in WH before it got rich and before movie stars got rich. So I knew Keaton, Larry Fine (he introduced me to Moe Howard) who was living at the Motion Picture Country Hospital, and I went to high school with Jerry Mathers (the “Beaver”). In those days, there wasn’t the Uber rich that we now have. My high school had kids who were related to movie stars (Natalie Woods nephew comes to mind as she was at my graduation ceremony), and kids whose parents were mechanics and cops. And the top tax rate in 1962 was 90%. Nobody owned 700 million dollar yachts then. And life was good. Today, the home I grew up in now costs $15 million. And my dad was an electrical engineer. And we drove a 10 year old car.
@@Lpreilly72 Very interesting. Have you ever contacted the Damfinos (The International Buster Keaton Society)? I would think they would be interested in any info, stories, etc. you might have about Buster. Thanks for sharing this!!
@@Lpreilly72 Fascinating! No idiot Kardashians around back then.
He came into a Woodland hills barber shop. The place was called. "Del Prado mens hair styling. He was staying at the Calabasas home for retired actors. The time was 1965i if remember wright . He looked the same as he did in his movies. I didn't have time to talk to him. I was cutting hair at the time. I wanted to tell him that he was a talent of high art way before his time. Never forget that never smile of his. There will never be another one like him. He was the best.
Keaton lived at his own home with his wife until his death. It was is Woodland Hills. Here is some info: silentology.wordpress.com/2020/12/06/in-memory-of-buster-and-eleanors-house/#:~:text=Last%20weekend%20Buster%20Keaton%20fans,only%20from%20a%20car%20window. Thanks for watching!
I genuinely enjoyed that. Thank you.
Yes, when Buster is a statue on the rock!
Thank you!
My favorite will always be his awakening in a runaway brass bed blown by the wind. . . And the man with a cane & a slanted view of everything. I never learned the title of that movie, but it's the one where he's a newlywed husband trying his hand at assembling what amounts to a sears & roebuck kit house. At least two living generations remember the scene where the façade of the house falls on him, but he's left standing unharmed in an open window frame. In an interview where he was much older he said his director nearly had a nervous breakdown for allowing him to perform that stunt
The movie is "One Week" where Buster is building a kit house. I understand it was a skeleton crew when they filmed the "Steamboat Bill" scene of the falling facade. No one wanted to watch. Thank you for the comment!
Surrealism never dies, it feels so fresh and modern today as well
Keaton continued acting into the 1960's. He starred in one of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes, Once Upon a Time, in 1961, just five years before his death.
Pure genius. Literally inventing screen comedy in step with the development of film technology.
Yes, Buster definitely shaped the industry with his use of the medium. Thanks for commenting!
And he did his own stunts, most of which, were dangerous and one takes.
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I know that Buster hit the skids for a while but he was around a long time. I recall him in a "Twilight Zone" episode. I think that he was a step ahead of his time.
Yes, he was in a TZ episode, showcasing some old gags (1961, "Once Upon A Time"). TFW!
His films still hold up today, genius all around!
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
A time when actions spoke louder than words.
When objects act against you despite your best intentions [and we know Buster had good intentions, like lots of comics] ... that is truly surreal and truly funny. I am thinking of the part where BK got caught in a lampshade.
Good point! Thanks!
The Three Stooges stole that gag.
Truly the greatest of all the silent comedians.
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
I like Harold Lloyd. :)
I love Buster Keaton.
You're in good company here!
He must be loved for what he did for our entertainment. A true genius.
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Yes! Thanks for watching!
Anyone mention Seven Chances? Avoiding the rocks (probably papier-maché, but still dangerous) was such a great stunt, One of the first silents I watched. After that it was a rollercoaster ride to see all his silents! What a genius!
He does get hit with one of those "boulders." Thanks for watching!!
❤❤❤genius buster
👍Thanks for watching!
So cool ❤
Thank you!
The man was a genius and his physical ability was amazing.
I heard Chaplin didn't script his movies, either. Most of the time, he would think up a funny gag, then shoot the before after stuff afterwards. His crew would be waiting in the studio. Charlie would walk in, look around, then say ''build me a _______ set." Like a circus set or some other location. Awesome video!
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Chaplin always had cameras running when he improvised, so he wouldn't miss anything. He ran through thousands of feet of film stock shooting everything he did, then burned what he didn't use.
What a master piece love you from 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 India
Thank you very much!!
I love Chaplin but I think Buster Keaton was so much funnier
Maravilloso video, bravo-bravo 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
Gracias!!
Genius
That was fun =) thanks
Thank you!!
Buster Keaton foi um dos maiores criadores do cinema.Ao nivel de seu contemporâneo Chaplin.
Infelismente foi boicotado pela industria cinematografica e impedido de prosseguir.sua genial.trajetoria
Hi what is the clip from at 3:10? Thanx
"The Gold Ghost" 1934. Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for watching!
Excellent! Where can I get a Buster Keaton's full movie?
Here on YT, on Tubi, there have been DVDs, VHS, occasionally there are live screenings. Thanks for watching.
Some years back there was a 6-dvd set in the UK featuring pretty much everything he did between 1920 and 1928- movies and one-reelers. It was called the Buster Keaton Chronicles , released by Network, catalogue #7952414. Good luck finding a copy, because you won’t be getting mine…
Genius .
The only thing Buster was is a genius.
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I'm trying to find the shot where he's leaning against a locomotive looking like he has stopped it. I'll never forget it. Says a lot about his wit.
Nancy do you mean this footage? th-cam.com/video/ZiWEVns7niY/w-d-xo.html
@@allybally6606 I thought of this clip too. Thank you for posting.
Not sure which clip you are thinking of. The one posted by Ally Bally crossed my mind too. Thank for watching!
He should never have signed that deal with MGM. Chaplin and Arbuckle warned him. His star would have continued to rise even in the age of talkies.
Chaplin warned him not to; on the other hand The General and Steamboat Bill Jr were very expensive and lost money. So he was in a bit of a bind. And his first film for MGM was The Cameraman, which was very successful but that was only because he made it away from the studio where they couldn't sabotage what he wanted to do. After that he lost control. Chaplin was fortunate in that he had his own studio and funded his films with his own money so he could do anything he wanted without interference.
@@jamesscanlan6240 Someone else also warned him, though I don't remember if it was Fatty Arbuckle or Harold Lloyd.
Lloyd
@@silver17productions Thanks.
Thanks to pay his due to a great artist, pretty good video.
Thank you!
Sweet surrealism.
Well Done
Thank you very much!!
For some vintage Keaton in his latter years, watch "The Railrodder"
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