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Movie Monday - Buster Keaton goes overboard in “The Timid Young Man,” 1935 and declares that he hates women, but finds the perfect woman - she hates men!
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November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Movie Monday - Buster Keaton goes overboard in “The Timid Young Man,” 1935 and declares that he hates women, but finds the perfect woman - she hates men!
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This Day in Buster...November 24, 1943
The Kenosha News reports "Buster Keaton, now a writer at MGM, was the center of attention when he made an appearance at the Hollywood Canteen. He signed a total of 450 autographs for soldiers and literally 'stopped the show'."
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The Kenosha News reports "Buster Keaton, now a writer at MGM, was the center of attention when he made an appearance at the Hollywood Canteen. He signed a total of 450 autographs for soldiers and literally 'stopped the show'."
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This Day in Buster...November 24, 1943
The Kenosha News reports "Buster Keaton, now a writer at MGM, was the center of attention when he made an appearance at the Hollywood Canteen. He signed a total of 450 autographs for soldiers and literally 'stopped the show'."
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The Kenosha News reports "Buster Keaton, now a writer at MGM, was the center of attention when he made an appearance at the Hollywood Canteen. He signed a total of 450 autographs for soldiers and literally 'stopped the show'."
#oldhollywood
This Day in Buster…November 23rd 1929…
‘The Hollywood Revue’ is released nationally by MGM. The movie featured the song, ’Singin’ in the Rain’ for the very first time, predating the musical of the same title by 23 years. It was sung by the entire cast but one.
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‘The Hollywood Revue’ is released nationally by MGM. The movie featured the song, ’Singin’ in the Rain’ for the very first time, predating the musical of the same title by 23 years. It was sung by the entire cast but one.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This Day in Buster…November 23rd 1929…
‘The Hollywood Revue’ is released nationally by MGM. The movie featured the song, ’Singin’ in the Rain’ for the very first time, predating the musical of the same title by 23 years. It was sung by the entire cast but one.
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‘The Hollywood Revue’ is released nationally by MGM. The movie featured the song, ’Singin’ in the Rain’ for the very first time, predating the musical of the same title by 23 years. It was sung by the entire cast but one.
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For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/BpbyMUt
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November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/BpbyMUt
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Caption this promo pic for “Free & Easy,” starring Buster Keaton & Anita Page.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Caption this promo pic for “Free & Easy,” starring Buster Keaton & Anita Page.
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This Day in Buster… November 22, 1929
The Pasadena Post reports that whilst Buster Keaton had trained his St. Bernard pup to jump in the car whenever he needed to take a ride, Elmer had now grown to the point that there was barely room for them both to get in!
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The Pasadena Post reports that whilst Buster Keaton had trained his St. Bernard pup to jump in the car whenever he needed to take a ride, Elmer had now grown to the point that there was barely room for them both to get in!
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November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This Day in Buster… November 22, 1929
The Pasadena Post reports that whilst Buster Keaton had trained his St. Bernard pup to jump in the car whenever he needed to take a ride, Elmer had now grown to the point that there was barely room for them both to get in!
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The Pasadena Post reports that whilst Buster Keaton had trained his St. Bernard pup to jump in the car whenever he needed to take a ride, Elmer had now grown to the point that there was barely room for them both to get in!
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This Day in Buster…November 21, 1956
The Valley Times reports that Anne Cornwall & Snub Pollard would appear in “The Buster Keaton Story” - Anne, who was the female lead in 1927’s “College” is pictured with Buster on set.
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The Valley Times reports that Anne Cornwall & Snub Pollard would appear in “The Buster Keaton Story” - Anne, who was the female lead in 1927’s “College” is pictured with Buster on set.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This Day in Buster…November 21, 1956
The Valley Times reports that Anne Cornwall & Snub Pollard would appear in “The Buster Keaton Story” - Anne, who was the female lead in 1927’s “College” is pictured with Buster on set.
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The Valley Times reports that Anne Cornwall & Snub Pollard would appear in “The Buster Keaton Story” - Anne, who was the female lead in 1927’s “College” is pictured with Buster on set.
#oldhollywood #damfino
Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle and Jack Coogan Sr. in "Back Stage," 1919.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle and Jack Coogan Sr. in "Back Stage," 1919.
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For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/BpbyMUt
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November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/BpbyMUt
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This Day in Buster…November 20, 1936
Buster Keaton, the beautiful assistant, turns this magic act into a tragic act with Marlyn Stuart and Eddie Lambert. “Mixed Magic” is released by Educational Pictures.
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Buster Keaton, the beautiful assistant, turns this magic act into a tragic act with Marlyn Stuart and Eddie Lambert. “Mixed Magic” is released by Educational Pictures.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This Day in Buster…November 20, 1936
Buster Keaton, the beautiful assistant, turns this magic act into a tragic act with Marlyn Stuart and Eddie Lambert. “Mixed Magic” is released by Educational Pictures.
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Buster Keaton, the beautiful assistant, turns this magic act into a tragic act with Marlyn Stuart and Eddie Lambert. “Mixed Magic” is released by Educational Pictures.
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Throwback Thursday - A magic lantern glass slides featuring Buster Keaton’s "The Pale Face," 1922.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Throwback Thursday - A magic lantern glass slides featuring Buster Keaton’s "The Pale Face," 1922.
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We’re also looking for a new Board member as Ruth will be stepping down as part of her retirement from IBKS. If you would like to put yourself forward, or nominate another to take a seat on our Board, you can submit them buff.ly/g65jq9j
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November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We’re also looking for a new Board member as Ruth will be stepping down as part of her retirement from IBKS. If you would like to put yourself forward, or nominate another to take a seat on our Board, you can submit them buff.ly/g65jq9j
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This Day in Buster… November 19, 1923
“Our Hospitality” has its general U.S. release. Buster Keaton’s daring rescue of wife Natalie Talmadge took place on a constructed waterfall on the studio lot. It took three attempts to catch the girl (a dummy).
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“Our Hospitality” has its general U.S. release. Buster Keaton’s daring rescue of wife Natalie Talmadge took place on a constructed waterfall on the studio lot. It took three attempts to catch the girl (a dummy).
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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This Day in Buster… November 19, 1923
“Our Hospitality” has its general U.S. release. Buster Keaton’s daring rescue of wife Natalie Talmadge took place on a constructed waterfall on the studio lot. It took three attempts to catch the girl (a dummy).
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“Our Hospitality” has its general U.S. release. Buster Keaton’s daring rescue of wife Natalie Talmadge took place on a constructed waterfall on the studio lot. It took three attempts to catch the girl (a dummy).
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WIP Wednesday - Behind the scenes of the waterfall scene in Buster Keaton's “Our Hospitality," 1923.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
WIP Wednesday - Behind the scenes of the waterfall scene in Buster Keaton's “Our Hospitality," 1923.
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TVTuesday - On "The Buster Keaton Show," Buster revisits a plot first seen in "The Doughboys," in the episode "The Army Story." Buster finds himself in a mix-up as he goes to receive his driver's license, instead he winds up enlisting in the army instead.
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
TVTuesday - On "The Buster Keaton Show," Buster revisits a plot first seen in "The Doughboys," in the episode "The Army Story." Buster finds himself in a mix-up as he goes to receive his driver's license, instead he winds up enlisting in the army instead.
This Day in Buster...November 18, 1931
The Kingston talks of Buster Keaton and Cliff Edwards in "Sidewalks of New York," "His latest part with the frozen faced comic is as the amusing valet,who tries to help his master out of a variety of difficulties, but usually succeeds in making matters worse."
The Kingston talks of Buster Keaton and Cliff Edwards in "Sidewalks of New York," "His latest part with the frozen faced comic is as the amusing valet,who tries to help his master out of a variety of difficulties, but usually succeeds in making matters worse."
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This Day in Buster...November 18, 1931
The Kingston talks of Buster Keaton and Cliff Edwards in "Sidewalks of New York," "His latest part with the frozen faced comic is as the amusing valet,who tries to help his master out of a variety of difficulties, but usually succeeds in making matters worse."
The Kingston talks of Buster Keaton and Cliff Edwards in "Sidewalks of New York," "His latest part with the frozen faced comic is as the amusing valet,who tries to help his master out of a variety of difficulties, but usually succeeds in making matters worse."
For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/WafS594
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/WafS594
This Day in Buster…November 17, 1924
The Reading Times claims that press agents insist that Buster Keaton’s “Sherlock Jr.” is “…funny enough to give a bald head a permanent wave.” Erwin Connelly would say otherwise.
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The Reading Times claims that press agents insist that Buster Keaton’s “Sherlock Jr.” is “…funny enough to give a bald head a permanent wave.” Erwin Connelly would say otherwise.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This Day in Buster…November 17, 1924
The Reading Times claims that press agents insist that Buster Keaton’s “Sherlock Jr.” is “…funny enough to give a bald head a permanent wave.” Erwin Connelly would say otherwise.
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The Reading Times claims that press agents insist that Buster Keaton’s “Sherlock Jr.” is “…funny enough to give a bald head a permanent wave.” Erwin Connelly would say otherwise.
#oldhollywood #busterkeaton #silentfilm
Movie Monday - Buster Keaton appeared in “The Hollywood Revue of 1929,” his first sound picture. However, he never said a word throughout his “Princess Rajah” routine.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Movie Monday - Buster Keaton appeared in “The Hollywood Revue of 1929,” his first sound picture. However, he never said a word throughout his “Princess Rajah” routine.
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Sunday Sales - Buster Keaton buttons! We have a nice selection of little buttons at: buff.ly/ahHmil7
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November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sunday Sales - Buster Keaton buttons! We have a nice selection of little buttons at: buff.ly/ahHmil7
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This Day in Buster…November 16, 1927
The Edmonton Journal suggests that readers ‘…enroll with Buster as he starts in college, finish with him - you gain in joy knowledge. “College” is a fun panic and it’s worth millions.’
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The Edmonton Journal suggests that readers ‘…enroll with Buster as he starts in college, finish with him - you gain in joy knowledge. “College” is a fun panic and it’s worth millions.’
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November 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This Day in Buster…November 16, 1927
The Edmonton Journal suggests that readers ‘…enroll with Buster as he starts in college, finish with him - you gain in joy knowledge. “College” is a fun panic and it’s worth millions.’
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The Edmonton Journal suggests that readers ‘…enroll with Buster as he starts in college, finish with him - you gain in joy knowledge. “College” is a fun panic and it’s worth millions.’
#oldhollywood #busterkeaton
For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/WafS594
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November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/WafS594
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Saturday Captions - Can you caption this photo of Trixie Friganza and Buster Keaton taken during the filming of "Free and Easy"
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November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Saturday Captions - Can you caption this photo of Trixie Friganza and Buster Keaton taken during the filming of "Free and Easy"
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This Day in Buster...November 15, 1922
The Sporting Globe shares this image of Buster Keaton on a San Francisco ferry. "Los Angeles has no ferries, so Buster and his company went up to 'Frisco recently to secure the proper setting for a picture on which they were working."
The Sporting Globe shares this image of Buster Keaton on a San Francisco ferry. "Los Angeles has no ferries, so Buster and his company went up to 'Frisco recently to secure the proper setting for a picture on which they were working."
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This Day in Buster...November 15, 1922
The Sporting Globe shares this image of Buster Keaton on a San Francisco ferry. "Los Angeles has no ferries, so Buster and his company went up to 'Frisco recently to secure the proper setting for a picture on which they were working."
The Sporting Globe shares this image of Buster Keaton on a San Francisco ferry. "Los Angeles has no ferries, so Buster and his company went up to 'Frisco recently to secure the proper setting for a picture on which they were working."
The Rough House (1917)
Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, and Josphine Stevens
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Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, and Josphine Stevens
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November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Rough House (1917)
Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, and Josphine Stevens
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Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, and Josphine Stevens
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