* The Blacksmith - Newly rediscovered alternate version of the 1922 comedy, containing four minutes of previously unseen material * 24-page booklet with detailed film notes and essay by Jeffrey Vance, author of Buster Keaton Remembered The films in this collection are presented with orchestral scores by Frank Bockius, Neil Brand, Timothy Brock, Antonio Coppola, Stephen Horne, Robert Israel, The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, Dennis Scott, and Donald Sosin. The Blacksmith (1922) (directed by Buster Keaton and Malcolm St.
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The Goat (1921) (directed by Buster Keaton and Malcolm St. The Keaton silent short comedies, 1920-1923Īll films directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie Cline unless otherwise noted. Watching these films in succession, one witnesses the evolution of an artist - from broad knockabout comedian into a filmmaker of remarkable visual sophistication.Ĭomplete List of Films Contained in This Collection: These 2k restorations were performed utilizing archival film elements from around the world, and promises to be the definitive representation of Keaton's early career. Produced by Lobster Films, BUSTER KEATON: THE SHORTS COLLECTION includes all 32 of Keaton's extant silent shorts (thirteen of which were produced under the tutelage of comedian Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle).
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Behind the deadpan expression and trademark porkpie hat was a filmmaking genius who conceived and engineered some of the most breathtaking stunts and feats of visual trickery, while never losing sight of slapstick cinema's primary objective: laughter. ClairĪs new generations discover the magic of silent cinema, Buster Keaton has emerged as one of the era's most admired and respected artists. Directed by Buster Keaton, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Eddie Cline and Malcolm St.