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"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. I define courage as Hemingway did: "Grace under pressure." In films that combined comedy with extraordinary physical risks, Buster Keaton played a brave spirit who took the universe on its own terms, and gave no quarter." Roger Ebert
Buster Keaton Films I have posted upon
The Navigator- 1927 -
The General - 1924
Our Hospitality- 1926
Sherlock, Jr. - 1925
Sherlock Jr. is a true gem of silent comedy, and a testament to the comedic genius of Buster Keaton! This 1924 film is as hilarious as it is inventive, following the story of a hapless projectionist who dreams of becoming a detective and ends up living his fantasy i
Keaton plays both the projectionist and his dream persona, Sherlock Jr., a detective who leaps from the movie screen and into the real world to solve a robbery case. The film is filled with Keaton's signature physical comedy, from pratfalls and stunts to clever visual gags and impeccable deadpan delivery.
One of the most iconic scenes is the dream sequence, where Keaton seamlessly blends live-action with film footage. As Sherlock Jr. enters the movie screen, he finds himself navigating a world that's both familiar and surreal. He climbs ladders that stretch into the sky, walks through doorways that lead to unexpected places, and even gets chased by a giant pair of scissors
Keaton's mastery of physical comedy is on full display throughout the film. He hangs from trains, dodges falling scenery, and even gets caught in a spinning clothesline – all while maintaining his iconic stoic expression.
Sherlock, Jr. Shows the amazing stunts of Buster Keaton, often dangerous.
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This sounds like so much fun!
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