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Buster Keaton’s Silence Was Golden
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Buster Keaton’s Silence Was Golden

By Timothy Sandefur

Apr 26, 2019
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Among the stars of silent film, Buster Keaton stands out as a uniquely inventive talent. Like his contemporary, Charlie Chaplin, Keaton was not only an actor but also a writer and director, and his ingenious sight gags and innovative stunts are still admired today. In the new documentary, The Great Buster, which becomes available for streaming on Amazon…

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