Articles related to "Buster Keaton"
Bring Back the Short Subject - Part One
An introduction to a series of articles on the great short subjects of the past
comedy • chaplin • buster keaton • laurel and hardy • the three stooges
An introduction to a series of articles on the great short subjects of the past
comedy • chaplin • buster keaton • laurel and hardy • the three stooges
Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr. a Silent Comedy Gem
Keaton's Sherlock Jr. (1924) is a classic silent comedy film that goes beyond slapstick to capture a dreamscape that challenges the boundaries between reel and real.
silent movie • best silent films • buster keaton • silent comedy • 1920s movies
Keaton's Sherlock Jr. (1924) is a classic silent comedy film that goes beyond slapstick to capture a dreamscape that challenges the boundaries between reel and real.
silent movie • best silent films • buster keaton • silent comedy • 1920s movies
Buster Keaton's The General
There's still debate about whether or not it's his single best work. Regardless, there's a lot to appreciate about Buster Keaton's 1927 comic epic The General
buster keaton • the general • the railrodder • buster keaton rides again • national film board of canada
There's still debate about whether or not it's his single best work. Regardless, there's a lot to appreciate about Buster Keaton's 1927 comic epic The General
buster keaton • the general • the railrodder • buster keaton rides again • national film board of canada
Buster Keaton, Evelyn Nesbit, Laurel and Hardy
If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.
buster keaton • laurel and hardy • evelyn nesbit • charlie chaplin • hal roach
If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.
buster keaton • laurel and hardy • evelyn nesbit • charlie chaplin • hal roach
Buster Keaton: Working out the details
A review of the 1965 documentary BUSTER KEATON RIDES AGAIN.
silent comedy • buster keaton • documentary • trains • canadian films
A review of the 1965 documentary BUSTER KEATON RIDES AGAIN.
silent comedy • buster keaton • documentary • trains • canadian films
Clark Gable, William Holden, Buster Keaton
Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.
clark gable • rhett butler • william holden • al jolson • buster keaton
Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.
clark gable • rhett butler • william holden • al jolson • buster keaton
Short Subjects: Buster Keaton in The High Sign (1920)
A look at the first solo comedy starring the silent screen's greatest comedian, Buster Keaton.
buster keaton • short subjects • comedy • short films • silent movies
A look at the first solo comedy starring the silent screen's greatest comedian, Buster Keaton.
buster keaton • short subjects • comedy • short films • silent movies
The Genius of Buster Keaton
Unlike other silent film comedians, Buster Keaton's work holds up today due to his creative use of film as well as his detailed pantomime and understated expressions.
silent film clowns • the general • comedians of the silent film era • vaudeville family acts • great stone face buster keaton
Unlike other silent film comedians, Buster Keaton's work holds up today due to his creative use of film as well as his detailed pantomime and understated expressions.
silent film clowns • the general • comedians of the silent film era • vaudeville family acts • great stone face buster keaton
Mickey Mouse Makes Sound Cartoon Debut
Walt Disney and animator Ubi Iwerks created the cartoon character after Disney was inspired by a pet mouse that he used to have on his farm as well as Charlie Chaplin.
mickey mouse • walt disney • ubi iwerks • cartoons • film
Walt Disney and animator Ubi Iwerks created the cartoon character after Disney was inspired by a pet mouse that he used to have on his farm as well as Charlie Chaplin.
mickey mouse • walt disney • ubi iwerks • cartoons • film
Norman Lloyd Reflects on Welles and Chaplin
In Part Two of our interview, the vigorous 94-year-old actor-producer-director recalls Orson Welles and tells a remarkable story about Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.
norman lloyd • orson welles • charlie chaplin • buster keaton • limelight
In Part Two of our interview, the vigorous 94-year-old actor-producer-director recalls Orson Welles and tells a remarkable story about Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.
norman lloyd • orson welles • charlie chaplin • buster keaton • limelight
Sidney Sheldon
The best-selling screenwriter-pulp novelist's memoir is now out in paperback
sidney sheldon • the other side of me • cary grant • the bachelor and the bobby soxer • dream wife
The best-selling screenwriter-pulp novelist's memoir is now out in paperback
sidney sheldon • the other side of me • cary grant • the bachelor and the bobby soxer • dream wife
The Legend of Drunken Master
A review of the movie "The Legend of Drunken Master".
cinema • films • movies • reviews • criticism
A review of the movie "The Legend of Drunken Master".
cinema • films • movies • reviews • criticism
The Talmadge Sisters
Long before the Fondas, the Baldwins and the Redgraves, Hollywood was ruled by the Talmadge family empire.
the talmadge sisters • silent film stars • actors of vitagraph studios • norma talmadge • natalie talmadge
Long before the Fondas, the Baldwins and the Redgraves, Hollywood was ruled by the Talmadge family empire.
the talmadge sisters • silent film stars • actors of vitagraph studios • norma talmadge • natalie talmadge
Famous People Of The Great War
They were not famous at the time, but history would remember these writers, actors, politicans and popes more for what they would accomplish later than for the war.
ernest hemmingway • walt disney • cs lewis • jrr tolkein • hugh lofting doctor doolittle
They were not famous at the time, but history would remember these writers, actors, politicans and popes more for what they would accomplish later than for the war.
ernest hemmingway • walt disney • cs lewis • jrr tolkein • hugh lofting doctor doolittle
Mary Pickford, Lillian Russell, Gloria Swanson
If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.
mary pickford • douglas fairbanks • gloria swanson • lillian russell • norma talmadge
If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.
mary pickford • douglas fairbanks • gloria swanson • lillian russell • norma talmadge
Movie Music: Singin' In The Rain (Gene Kelly)
The first in a series of movie music articles takes a closer look at one of the all-time classics, Gene Kelly's mesmerising performance of Singin' In The Rain (1952).
movie music • singin' in the rain • gene kelly • singing in the rain • musicals
The first in a series of movie music articles takes a closer look at one of the all-time classics, Gene Kelly's mesmerising performance of Singin' In The Rain (1952).
movie music • singin' in the rain • gene kelly • singing in the rain • musicals
Munchkin Memories
Donna Stewart-Hardway was just 6 years old when she appeared as a Munchkin in <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. In part one of a two-part interview, she remembers her role in the famous film.
donna stewart-hardway • the wizard of oz • munchkin • munchkins • hollywood
Donna Stewart-Hardway was just 6 years old when she appeared as a Munchkin in <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. In part one of a two-part interview, she remembers her role in the famous film.
donna stewart-hardway • the wizard of oz • munchkin • munchkins • hollywood
Romance: The Purple Rose of Cairo
Woody Allen's love of nostalgia and philosophy dovetail perfectly in a study of real life vs. reel life that is among the funniest, most satisfying films of his career.
woody allen • mia farrow • danny aiello • great depression • rko
Woody Allen's love of nostalgia and philosophy dovetail perfectly in a study of real life vs. reel life that is among the funniest, most satisfying films of his career.
woody allen • mia farrow • danny aiello • great depression • rko
Silent Films
YouTube users are compiling an impressive assortment of rarely seen footage from cinema's earliest days.
silent film • silent movie • silent film footage • youtube • film preservation
YouTube users are compiling an impressive assortment of rarely seen footage from cinema's earliest days.
silent film • silent movie • silent film footage • youtube • film preservation
Sunset Blvd. (1950) - Classic Movie Review
Tinseltown is held under the microscope in Billy Wilder's Sunet Blvd., a fascinating, unique piece of cinema history.
sunset blvd. • billy wilder • william holden • gloria swanson • erich von stroheim
Tinseltown is held under the microscope in Billy Wilder's Sunet Blvd., a fascinating, unique piece of cinema history.
sunset blvd. • billy wilder • william holden • gloria swanson • erich von stroheim
The Man Behind The Curtain
After two big-name actors turned down the role of the Wizard, 48-year-old Frank Morgan fought hard for the part. Unfortunately, he never had the chance to enjoy his fame.
wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • wizard • professor marvel
After two big-name actors turned down the role of the Wizard, 48-year-old Frank Morgan fought hard for the part. Unfortunately, he never had the chance to enjoy his fame.
wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • wizard • professor marvel
Is There a Future for Films of the Past? (Part 2)
The second half of my look at the place of classic films in today's culture.
classic movies • black and white • american film institute
The second half of my look at the place of classic films in today's culture.
classic movies • black and white • american film institute
Jeff Garlin on WALL-E
Comedian Jeff Garlin discusses his involvement with Disney/Pixar's next film, WALL-E, and what it's like working with director Andrew Stanton.
jeff garlin • wall-e • the walt disney company • pixar • andrew stanton
Comedian Jeff Garlin discusses his involvement with Disney/Pixar's next film, WALL-E, and what it's like working with director Andrew Stanton.
jeff garlin • wall-e • the walt disney company • pixar • andrew stanton
Come Stroll Down Memory Lane
The grandeur of getting dressed up to go to a fancy movie theatre may no longer exist; but for one month each year, you can go back to this magical time!
theater • downtown los angeles • classic films • historic theaters • l.a.conservancy
The grandeur of getting dressed up to go to a fancy movie theatre may no longer exist; but for one month each year, you can go back to this magical time!
theater • downtown los angeles • classic films • historic theaters • l.a.conservancy
The Birth of Film pt 1
There is no other place that is bursting with the film scene that the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, California holds. There is a history of studios and film right in the city of Los Angeles. But where did it all begin?
hollywood • film • movies • history • lumiere
There is no other place that is bursting with the film scene that the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, California holds. There is a history of studios and film right in the city of Los Angeles. But where did it all begin?
hollywood • film • movies • history • lumiere
The Greatest Motion Picture Sequences -- Part 3
This week, amidst the dog days of August, I reveal and discuss in detail some more sequences I chose as the greatest from film history!
sequences • movie • cinema • film • best
This week, amidst the dog days of August, I reveal and discuss in detail some more sequences I chose as the greatest from film history!
sequences • movie • cinema • film • best
100 Most Memorable Film Characters Of All Time: Nominations 61 thru 80
Continuing with my six part summer series on my choices for the 100 most memorable film characters of all time, it's time to reveal twenty more, numbers 80 through 61.
lawrence • characters • memorable • film • history
Continuing with my six part summer series on my choices for the 100 most memorable film characters of all time, it's time to reveal twenty more, numbers 80 through 61.
lawrence • characters • memorable • film • history
Blazing Saddles
Special Bulletin: it's still funny.
mel brooks • cleavon little • gene wilder • slim pickens
Special Bulletin: it's still funny.
mel brooks • cleavon little • gene wilder • slim pickens
Broken Arrow
After self-induced vomiting to purge John Woo's Broken Arrow, get a new binge started with Delmer Dave's Broken Arrow.
jimmy stewart • cochise • delmer daves • humphrey bogart • barbara stanwyck
After self-induced vomiting to purge John Woo's Broken Arrow, get a new binge started with Delmer Dave's Broken Arrow.
jimmy stewart • cochise • delmer daves • humphrey bogart • barbara stanwyck
Ghost in the Invisible Bikini - a review
Unearthing a lost classic!
beach movies • aip • harvey lembeck
Unearthing a lost classic!
beach movies • aip • harvey lembeck
Tour the Tombs of the Movie Stars
Touring the graves in Los Angeles cemeteries like Forest Lawn is an unusual visitor attraction, but even in death, Hollywood movie stars are larger than life
hollywood • los angeles • california • tombs • graves
Touring the graves in Los Angeles cemeteries like Forest Lawn is an unusual visitor attraction, but even in death, Hollywood movie stars are larger than life
hollywood • los angeles • california • tombs • graves
Best Family Friendly Films for 2009 Thanksgiving
Celebrate Thanksgiving with recently released family-friendly videos featuring people gathered together to share good times with good food.
family • friendly • thanksgiving • films • movies
Celebrate Thanksgiving with recently released family-friendly videos featuring people gathered together to share good times with good food.
family • friendly • thanksgiving • films • movies
10 Fun Facts About City Lights
This black-and-white classic follows the romantic adventures of a little tramp who falls in love with a blind girl selling flowers.
city lights • charlie chaplin • charles chaplin • little tramp movies • chaplins little tramp
This black-and-white classic follows the romantic adventures of a little tramp who falls in love with a blind girl selling flowers.
city lights • charlie chaplin • charles chaplin • little tramp movies • chaplins little tramp
A History of Pantomime
One of the most unusual genres of the entertainment world is pantomime. Mimes imitate, recreate and invent expressions and characters easily identifiable by audiences.
pantomime • ancient greece • roman civilization • "all imitating" • comedies and tragedies
One of the most unusual genres of the entertainment world is pantomime. Mimes imitate, recreate and invent expressions and characters easily identifiable by audiences.
pantomime • ancient greece • roman civilization • "all imitating" • comedies and tragedies
A Walk Through Vedado, Havana Cuba
Vedado, the commercial center of Havana, has the best hotels, restaurants and blocks of elegant mansions. Wide streets, parks and monuments invite for a stroll.
walk through vedado • havana cuba • cuba travel • malecon • hotel nacional
Vedado, the commercial center of Havana, has the best hotels, restaurants and blocks of elegant mansions. Wide streets, parks and monuments invite for a stroll.
walk through vedado • havana cuba • cuba travel • malecon • hotel nacional
Douglas Fairbanks, Lillian Gish, Hedda Hopper
If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.
douglas fairbanks • mary pickford • lillian gish • hedda hopper • d.w. griffith
If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.
douglas fairbanks • mary pickford • lillian gish • hedda hopper • d.w. griffith
Fatty Arbuckle, Clara Bow, Jackie Coogan
If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.
fatty arbuckle • clara bow • jackie coogan • marion davies • jeanne eagels
If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.
fatty arbuckle • clara bow • jackie coogan • marion davies • jeanne eagels
Meet The Parents
A review of the movie "Meet The Parents".
cinema • movies • films • reviews • criticism
A review of the movie "Meet The Parents".
cinema • movies • films • reviews • criticism
Santa Barbara Sideways
Santa Barbara's history with film is as fertile as its land. It's infectious. Film lovers world-wide find their way to this sleepy coastal paradise.
santa barbara • cinema paradise seaside town • history why hollywood takes the coastal drive nor • sideways • santa barbara ideal weather
Santa Barbara's history with film is as fertile as its land. It's infectious. Film lovers world-wide find their way to this sleepy coastal paradise.
santa barbara • cinema paradise seaside town • history why hollywood takes the coastal drive nor • sideways • santa barbara ideal weather
The Art and History of Pantomime
One of the most unusual genres of the entertainment world is pantomime. Mimes imitate, recreate and invent expressions and characters easily identifiable by audiences.
pantomime • ancient greece • roman civilization • "all imitating" • comedies and tragedies
One of the most unusual genres of the entertainment world is pantomime. Mimes imitate, recreate and invent expressions and characters easily identifiable by audiences.
pantomime • ancient greece • roman civilization • "all imitating" • comedies and tragedies
The Marx Brothers: MGM Years
After leaving Paramount, the Marx Brothers took to radio and the stage for a short time, before joining Irving Thalberg at MGM.
marx brothers • a night at the opera • a day at the races • marx brothers mgm • irving thalberg
After leaving Paramount, the Marx Brothers took to radio and the stage for a short time, before joining Irving Thalberg at MGM.
marx brothers • a night at the opera • a day at the races • marx brothers mgm • irving thalberg
The Marx Brothers: Paramount Years
After an increasingly successful stage career, the Four Marx Brothers followed many of their contemporaries to Hollywood, where sound had begun to take off.
marx brothers • groucho marx • paramount pictures • duck soup • cocoanuts
After an increasingly successful stage career, the Four Marx Brothers followed many of their contemporaries to Hollywood, where sound had begun to take off.
marx brothers • groucho marx • paramount pictures • duck soup • cocoanuts
Tuvalu - A Film by Veit Helmer
An unusual foreign film, shot in black and white but colour tinted and near-silent, Tuvalu has already earned cult status and been compared to Eraserhead and Delicatessen
tuvalu film • veit helmer • denis lavant • unusual foreign film • chulpan khamatova
An unusual foreign film, shot in black and white but colour tinted and near-silent, Tuvalu has already earned cult status and been compared to Eraserhead and Delicatessen
tuvalu film • veit helmer • denis lavant • unusual foreign film • chulpan khamatova
Volere Volare - Quirky Foreign Comedy
The 1991 film Volere Volare is an Italian comedy masterpiece, and a perfect introduction to foreign films for those taking their tentative first steps.
volere volare • maurizzio nichetti • cult comedy film • cult foreign comedy • italian comedy film
The 1991 film Volere Volare is an Italian comedy masterpiece, and a perfect introduction to foreign films for those taking their tentative first steps.
volere volare • maurizzio nichetti • cult comedy film • cult foreign comedy • italian comedy film
WALL-E Website, Superbowl Trailer
Check out the new website and Superbowl trailer for Disney/Pixar's upcoming WALL-E. The Andrew Stanton-directed film hits theatres June 27th.
wall-e website • wall-e superbowl trailer • andrew stanton director • superbowl • trailers
Check out the new website and Superbowl trailer for Disney/Pixar's upcoming WALL-E. The Andrew Stanton-directed film hits theatres June 27th.
wall-e website • wall-e superbowl trailer • andrew stanton director • superbowl • trailers
Jean Harlow, Cary Grant, Errol Flynn
Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.
jean harlow • joan crawford • bette davis • cary grant • errol flynn
Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.
jean harlow • joan crawford • bette davis • cary grant • errol flynn
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