buster keaton

     

In 1927 he deadpanned his way through the silent classic "The General"

Trivia about buster keaton

  • This silent comic played the title role in "The Saphead" & "Sherlock Jr.", but not in "The General"
  • 1920's "The Saphead" was the first feature starring this stone-faced comic
  • Joseph was the real first name of this deadpan daddy-o of the early silver screen
  • Like audiences today, 1920s filmgoers roared at the antics of this comedian seen here
  • In "Limelight" Chaplin cast as his partner this other great comic of the silent screen

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