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Multiplelanguage version film collectors guide brenton. Buster keaton 65th anniversary collection general nuisance his ex marks the spot mooching through georgia nothing but pleasure pardon my berth marks pest from the west so you wont squawk the spook speaks the taming of the snood shes oil mine. French stewart talks becoming buster keaton for new play stoneface. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Search, discover and share your favorite so funny it hurt buster keaton and mgm gifs.

A turner classic movies tcm documentary about keaton s rocky relationship with mgm and the events that eventually led to his career downfall. His films for mgm, educational pictures, and columbia plus. Criterion announces june 2020 releases cinema sentries. In 1933, he married his nurse mae scriven during an alcoholic binge about which he afterwards claimed to remember nothing. As with his previous film for mgm, spite marriage, production on free and easy was largely out of keaton.

Buster keaton and mgm 2004 this must see documentary on buster keatons time at mgm is like having the story told to you by a good friend. He hated the movies he made, but they earned money and made him doubt his own abilities and taste. Criterion unveils june 2020 titles and special sale. Free and easy, whose working title was on the set, was buster keaton s first starring role in a film shot for sound he had appeared in mgm s talking the hollywood revue of 1929, but did not speak. Buster keaton at mgm, which is a must see for film buffs. Mar 04, 2011 the actors would phonetically memorize the foreignlanguage scripts a few lines at time and shoot immediately after. Buster keaton so funny video must watch this video. The cameraman 1928, spite marriage 1929, free and easy 1930 and so funny it hurt. He was basically bewildered at how such bad films as his early talkies were such a success at the box office while his own silent works that he thought were.

Also includes introduction by robert osborne, commentary on the cameraman by glenn mitchell, commentary on spite marriage by john bengtson and jeffrey vance, photo montages on the two silent films, and a new documentary, so funny it hurt. The selfdestruction of buster keaton factors which led to. A documentary which explores movie comedian buster keaton s five years under contract at mgm, where personal problems and studio tyranny nearly destroyed him. An essay by film critic imogen sara smith portrait of a lady on fire 2019 june 23.

Brownlow became interested in silent film at the age of eleven. Kevin brownlow born 2 june 1938 is a british film historian, television documentarymaker, filmmaker, author, and film editor. Edward sedgwick buster keaton s best sound feature casts the great stone face as. Nov 22, 2009 buster keaton was a popular comedian in the era of silent comedies in the 1920s.

Silent comic buster keaton s successes and struggles to fulfill his own hollywood dream are expertly depicted in a new, original documentary by legendary filmmaker kevin brownlow, so funny it hurt. Buster keaton 4 oktober 1895 1 februarie 1966 was n amerikaanse akteur, skrywer, en regisseur. It will air in december and be part of the keaton at mgm dvd boxed set to be released. It was narrated and hosted by james karen and produced for turner classic movies. Youll also find audio commentary tracks, so this is quite a loaded release. This channel is dedicated to the genius of buster keaton and family. A turner classic movies tcm documentary about keatons discontented relationship with mgm and the. The narrative repetitively conveys the message that the studio did not use keaton in the best way and thereby destroyed him. For those unaware, keaton is a master of slapstick and steamboat bill jr.

This edition supplies not only the three films in brand new treatments, but a excellent documentary by kevin brownlow, titled so funny it hurt. Keaton in conversation with studs turkel, september 1960. Narrated by james karen in the style of a friend telling a friend, the keaton time at mgm, and indeed his whole career comes alive in ways i never expected. The 40 minute documentary that wraps up the set so funny it hurt. His films contain some great stunts and clever visual humor. French stewart worked as a an usher at the pasadena playhouse.

Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. This gives a surface wash to keaton s alcoholism, marital problems, and frustration with the sound era and the studios demands. A tcm documentary about the great buster keaton during his stint at mgm. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 7 december 2004. Keaton made his final two silent films for mgm before his sound feature film debut in 1930. This is discussed in the tcm documentary buster keaton. Buster keaton at mgm 2004 buster keaton was convinced by those around him to break with independent film production and sign as a contract star with metrogoldwynmayer early in 1928. This was a very good overview of keatons career at the time he made these films. The actors would phonetically memorize the foreignlanguage scripts a few lines at a time and shoot immediately after. Buster keaton was the victim of child abuse by his father, joe keaton. Buster keaton, elsie ames, monte collins, eddie laughton, bud jamison, harry semels, harley wood, lynton brent. This release also includes subtitles in english, spanish, and french.

This watershed period in keaton s life is the basis for film historian kevin brownlows poignant new documentary so funny it hurts. In this case, buster keaton s early successes are only briefly mentioned and the gist of the film is how keaton and especially mgm ruined his career. The writer, director and star of silent film comedies, keaton is considered one of the greatest comic actors of all time. French stewart talks becoming buster keaton for new play. Best buster keaton silent movie heres back stage from 1919 if you can believe that. The motion picture camera 1979, a documentary by a. So so documentary about buster keaton s careerending stint at mgm.

So funny it hurt, with keaton complaining about having to shoot lousy films not just once, but three times. Lets take a look at two of his popular stunts that nearly cost him. Buster keaton at mgm, completing a dvd collection which offers keen insight into what makes keaton s unique style of comedy hilarious, moving and timeless. Buster keaton, jimmy durante, thelma todd, sydney toler director. His films for mgm, educational pictures, and columbia. Keaton was briefly institutionalized, according to the turner classic movies documentary so funny it hurt. Buster keaton and mgm ties everything together and even has footage of keaton himself talking about his decline at mgm.

Sep 27, 2018 in the so funny it hurt documentary for tcm, it was revealed he channeled harry houdini to slip out of a straitjacket. He escaped a straitjacket with tricks learned from harry houdini. This interest grew into a career spent documenting and restoring film. Silent comic buster keatons successes and struggles to fulfill his own hollywood dream are expertly depicted in a new, original documentary by legendary filmmaker kevin brownlow, so funny it hurt. Neibaur movie classic article about keatons kidnapping scandal.

Criterion collection announces june titles geek vibes nation. Buster keaton was arguably at his lowest ebb, yet despite this he remained a master of trickery, and consummate professional. Famous comedian buster keaton performed so many dangerous stunts himself that in some cases, he could have got himself killed. Yes, some refinements could be used, but the flaws arent substantial enough to be worried about. So funny it hurt, with keaton complaining about having to shoot lousy movies not just once, but three times. In 1960, keaton returned to mgm for the final time, playing a lion tamer in a 1960 adaptation of mark twains the adventures of. Includes introduction by robert osborne, commentary on the cameraman by glenn mitchell, commentary on spite marriage by john bengtson and jeffrey vance, photo montages on the two silent films, and a new documentary, so funny it hurt. Apr 24, 20 famous comedian buster keaton performed so many dangerous stunts himself that in some cases, he could have got himself killed. Keaton was so demoralized during the production of 1933s what. Buster keaton, one of the first great indie filmmakers, moved to a major studio in 1928. Theres no doubt that the familys vaudeville act was a rough one, often called the roughest act in vaudeville, and buster was often referred to as the human mop.

Criterion collection announces june releases, includes an. This episode includes clips of keaton speaking, found at the following two sources. Buster keaton and mgm, by kevin brownlow, a coproduction with turner classic movies. The free and easy disc also includes so funny it hurt. The documentary chronicles the comedians mgm period, and features fascinating rare footage, including archival interviews with the master himself. A turner classic movies tcm documentary about keaton s discontented relationship with mgm and the events that eventually led to his career downfall. The child abuse myth is one of the most persistent and pernicious myths about buster keaton.