USA

Buster Keaton

48 films · 1917 to 1965 · 5 on TSPDT
Born 3 October 1895, Piqua, Kansas, USA · Died 1 February 1966

Buster Keaton was an American silent film actor and director known for his deadpan comedic style and innovative physical comedy during the 1920s. His films featured elaborate, creative cinematography and intricate stunt work that demonstrated remarkable technical precision. He is considered one of the greatest comedians of the silent era, alongside Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd.

Critical context from Senses of Cinema
Buster Keaton

Defining films

The General
The General
1926
Sherlock, Jr.
Sherlock, Jr.
1924
Our Hospitality
Our Hospitality
1923
Seven Chances
Seven Chances
1925
The Navigator
The Navigator
1924
Film
Film
1965

Films by decade

The Taming of the Snood
The Taming of the Snood
1940

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