The fall of Buster Keaton : his films for M-G-M, educational pictures, and Columbia
The Fall of Buster Keaton assesses Keaton's work during the talking picture era, especially those made at MGM, Educational, and Columbia studios. While giving some attention to the early part of Keaton's career, Neibaur focuses primarily on Keaton's contract work with the three studios, as well as his subsequent work as a gagman, supporting player, and television pitchman. The book also recounts the resurgence of interest in Keaton's silent work, which resulted in a lifetime achievement Oscar and wor
Criticism, interpretation, etc
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The rise of Buster Keaton
M-G-M
The Florida project
Educational pictures
Back at M-G-M
Columbia Pictures
Supporting appearances in the 1940s and '50s
Buster Keaton on television
The industrial films
Keaton in the 1960s : the beach pictures and the final films