Buster Keaton

This episode examines Buster Keaton's creative peak during the mid-1920s, focusing on his three greatest silent film masterpieces: "The General," "Sherlock Jr.," and "Steamboat Bill, Jr." We dive deep into the unprecedented stunts, innovative camera work, and technical wizardry that made these films legendary, including the famous building collapse sequence and locomotive chase scenes. The episode explores how Buster combined spectacular action with intimate comedy, created new special effects

This episode chronicles Buster Keaton's pivotal transition from vaudeville performer to silent film star, beginning with his fateful meeting with comedy legend Fatty Arbuckle in 1917. We explore how their creative partnership at Comique Film Corporation launched Buster's film career, leading to his breakthrough independent shorts like "The High Sign" and "One Week." The episode details how Buster developed his signature deadpan screen persona while mastering every aspect of filmmaking, from camera

Dive into the absolutely wild origin story of silent film legend Buster Keaton with your favorite gossip queen, Vivian Steele. This juicy deep-dive reveals how a six-month-old baby's tumble down theater stairs earned him his legendary nickname from Harry Houdini himself, and explores the dramatic world of 1890s vaudeville that shaped one of cinema's greatest comedians. From being literally thrown across stages as a child performer to developing the superhuman physical comedy skills that would make