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Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

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  • That's Entertainment! - A celebratory compilation of classic film musical numbers and stars.
  • An Evening with Buster Keaton - A compilation of Buster Keaton’s work, showcasing his genius.
  • St. Louis Blues - A biopic that encapsulates the early lives of musicians in the silent era.
  • Keaton: The Great Stone Face - A documentary on Buster Keaton's influence on cinema.
  • The Golden Age of Comedy - Explores the rise of comedy in Hollywood, featuring many silent film stars.
  • Lloyd: The Career of a Silent Comedian - A look into the life and career of Harold Lloyd, paralleling Keaton's story.
  • Beautiful Dreamer - Explores the musical and social contexts of the silent film era.
  • Modern Times - Chaplin’s silent film that illustrates social issues with humor.
  • A Day at the Races - A Marx Brothers classic filled with gags and chaos reminiscent of silent comedy.
  • The Phantom of the Opera - A classic silent horror film that showcases early film artistry.
  • City Lights - A timeless silent romantic comedy featuring Charlie Chaplin.
  • The Gold Rush - Another Chaplin classic that demonstrates physical comedy and emotion.
  • The Kid Brother - A silent film starring Harold Lloyd that has similar comedic timing.
  • The Last Laugh - Famous for its innovative camera work and storytelling in the silent era.
  • Doughboys - A short film that reflects the comedy of the World War I era.
  • The Playhouse (1921) - A classic Keaton short showcasing his extraordinary comedic skills.
  • Wild and Wicked - Interviews and retrospectives on silent film characters and their traits.
  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - A comedic film with nods to silent film styles and humor.
  • Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon - A story of friendship and comedy that mirrors Keaton's themes.
  • Forever Freunde - Delves into the comedic assemblies of classic film productions.
  • The Jazz Singer - Significant for bridging the silent and sound film eras.
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream - Classic theatre adaptations have influenced silent film storytelling.
  • My Life in Ruins - Features a light-hearted story resembling many of the comedies of that era.
  • Love at First Sight - A classic romantic comedy that parallels the humor of silent films.
  • The Da Vinci Code - Has multiple references to artists that shaped early film.
  • Adventures of Captain Marvel - Displays stuntwork and physical comedy reminiscent of the silent era's action sequences.

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  • The Golden Age of Comedy
  • St. Louis Blues
  • That's Entertainment!
  • Safety Last!
  • The Kid
  • The Comedy of Errors
  • The Artist
  • Silent Movie
  • The General
  • Walt Before Mickey
  • A Star Is Born
  • Chaplin
  • Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow
  • Beautiful Dreamer
  • Modern Times
  • The Da Vinci Code
  • Love at First Sight
  • My Life in Ruins
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • The Jazz Singer
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