Since the very first issue of The Keaton Chronicle back in the Winter of 1993 we have been lucky enough to print a whole host of exclusive interviews, in-depth articles and featured some rarely seen images of Buster Keaton and those connected to him.
We will be sharing a selection of the best, here. Today, as we say goodbye to the legend known as Betty White we thought this 1998 piece from much-loved film historian, Leonard Maltin, would be an appropriate read. Enjoy.
59 years ago, “War, Italian Style,” AKA “2 Marines e 1 Generale” is released in Italy on December 2nd. The movie was a vehicle for popular comedians, Franco e Ciccio who were huge fans of Buster & his work.
It might not be spooky season any longer, but just in case there are any ghosties hiding out here’s a gallery of tricks & treats from “The Haunted House.”
Little Busters, On The Navigator, The Show That Almost Was, Buster Keaton: Home review, Best of Social Media, Searching for Buster…AND MORE!
In the 1960s Buster Keaton had a role in four ‘beach movies,’ finding a whole new audience in these popular, if not well-aged, teen movies.
“Good Night, Nurse!” debuted on this day in 1918 – we celebrate with a gallery of Cumeeky treats.
Sherlock Jr. reviews & discussion, Keaton Kollections, Damfino Profile, Pratfall Architecture, Best of Social Media, Searching for Buster…AND MORE!
Buster Keaton, of course, was known for his frozen face. The fact that he didn’t smile when something clearly hilarious to us befell him was his trademark and the secret to his success. He stood out amongst his comedic contemporaries because he didn’t overtly look as if he were in on the joke. But we do know that off-screen, Buster was often one to laugh and even, according to those who worked with him, prone to ruining his own takes.
“Sherlock Jr.,” premiered on April 26th, 1924 – we celebrate its centenary with a gallery of treats.
Buster Keaton, Jr – Bobby Talmadge, 2023 convention review, From the Fans, A Visual Rhetoric Study of the Spite Marriage lobby card, Pratfall Architecture, Best of Social Media, Searching for Buster…AND MORE!
What was Buster Keaton doing a century ago? Let’s have a look at what the newspapers had to say about the year that saw two successful feature releases…
