Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1501134191
ISBN 13
9781501134197
Category
Biography
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Publication Year
2022
Publisher
Pages
432
Subject
Biography; Silent films- United States- History and criticism; Keaton, Buster, 1895-1966
Abstract
As one of the most famous faces of silent cinema, Buster Keaton was and continues to be revered for his stoic expressions, clever visual gags, and acrobatic physicality in classics such as Sherlock Jr., The General, and The Cameraman. In this spirited biography, every aspect of Buster Keaton's astonishing life is explored, from his humble beginnings in vaudeville with his parents to his meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom during the silent era. Based on vigorous research of both Keaton and the film industry, it also delves into the dark sides of fame, such as Keaton's ill-advised businesses deals and alcoholism, to his unexpected resurgence in the 1940s as his contributions as both an actor and director were finally celebrated. This is a fascinating and uniquely astounding look at both the classic era of Hollywood and one of its most beloved stars.
Description
Contents:
Introduction
Preface: 1895
Thrown. They were calling it the Twentieth Century ; "She is a little animal, surely" ; "He's my son, and I'll break his neck any way I want to" ; "The locomotive of juveniles" ; A little hell-raising Huck Finn ; The boy who couldn't be damaged ; "Make me laugh, Keaton"
Flying. Speed mania in the kingdom of shadows ; Pancakes at Childs ; Comique ; Roscoe ; Brooms ; Mabel at the wheel ; Famous players in famous plays ; Home, made ; Rice, shoes, and real estate ; The shadow stage ; Battle-scarred risibilities ; One for you, one for me ; The "darkie shuffle"
Falling. The collapsing façade ; Grief slipped in ; Elmer ; The road through the mountain ; Not a drinker, a drunk
Landing. Old times ; The coming thing in entertainment
Coda: Eleanor
Introduction
Preface: 1895
Thrown. They were calling it the Twentieth Century ; "She is a little animal, surely" ; "He's my son, and I'll break his neck any way I want to" ; "The locomotive of juveniles" ; A little hell-raising Huck Finn ; The boy who couldn't be damaged ; "Make me laugh, Keaton"
Flying. Speed mania in the kingdom of shadows ; Pancakes at Childs ; Comique ; Roscoe ; Brooms ; Mabel at the wheel ; Famous players in famous plays ; Home, made ; Rice, shoes, and real estate ; The shadow stage ; Battle-scarred risibilities ; One for you, one for me ; The "darkie shuffle"
Falling. The collapsing façade ; Grief slipped in ; Elmer ; The road through the mountain ; Not a drinker, a drunk
Landing. Old times ; The coming thing in entertainment
Coda: Eleanor
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