Tag Archives: Buster Keaton

Silents are Golden: An Ideal Mentor: Buster Keaton’s Apprenticeship With Roscoe Arbuckle

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Lea Stans

An Ideal Mentor: Buster Keaton’s Apprenticeship With Roscoe Arbuckle If you’re a fan of classic comedy, you’ve likely heard of Buster Keaton’s earliest film appearances in Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle’s slapstick comedies, many of which are considered classics today. With its … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Buster Keaton’s Motion Picture Debut: The First Five Films

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Lea Stans

Buster Keaton’s Motion Picture Debut: The First Five Films From our 21st century perspective, Buster Keaton’s upbringing was certainly unusual. Born to parents who made a modest living performing in travelling medicine shows, he became a performer himself at a … Continue reading →

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Silents Are Golden: The Top 10 (Possible) Hit Films of 1924

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Lea Stans

The Top 10 (Possible) Hit Films of 1924 As 2024 is drawing to a close, I’m reminded that a number of iconic silent films are now 100 years old: Sherlock Jr, The Thief of Bagdad, Greed. These kinds of milestones … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: A Closer Look At: Sherlock Jr. (1924)

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Lea Stans

A Closer Look At: Sherlock Jr. (1924) 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of one of Buster Keaton’s most beloved films: his third feature, Sherlock Jr. (1924). Still every bit as funny and fresh as it was in the early 20th … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Fresh From The Vaudeville Stage: Buster Keaton Joins The Movies

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Lea Stans

Buster Keaton Joins The Movies Even compared to his fellow stars, Buster Keaton’s early life was uniquely colorful. Born to medicine show performers in 1895 and first appearing onstage when he was barely old enough to walk, he became the … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: What Were the Top Box Office Hits Of 1923?

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: What Were the Top Box Office Hits Of 1923? Recently I attended the Kansas Silent Film Festival (and yes, that is my plug for that delightful–and free–event!) where the theme was the silent films of 1923. It … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: A Closer Look At – Our Hospitality (1923)

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: A Closer Look At – Our Hospitality (1923) Buster Keaton’s classic feature The General (1926) has been rightfully hailed as a masterpiece,  with its intelligent gags and exquisitely-rendered Civil War setting. Its authentic look has often been … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: Lone Pine Film Locations

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Laura Grieve

Lone Pine Film Locations This month the Western RoundUp column will pay a return visit to Lone Pine, California, to look at some interesting Western movie locations. The present-day photos seen in this column were mostly taken when I was … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: A century later, Chaney’s ‘Hunchback’ still amazes

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Toni Ruberto

A century later, Chaney’s ‘Hunchback’ still amazes If you were a moviegoer 100 years ago in 1923, you would have been treated to laughs courtesy of comedy greats Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. You might have held your breath as … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: 8 Great Silent Film Books for Your Library

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: 8 Great Silent Film Books for Your Library Maybe it’s because of those title cards, but a love of silent films and a love of reading about silent films seem to go hand in hand. If you’re … Continue reading →

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