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The First Annual Buster Keaton Blogathon

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Lea S.

Day two of the blogathon has begun! More posts will be added throughout the day–be sure to check in and see what’s new!

It has arrived at last! Welcome Keaton fans, fans of great comedy, and fans of great filmmaking in general, to:

We are paying tribute to one of the greatest comedians of all time, an artist whose work makes us laugh, makes us gasp, and inspires us every time we watch it.

Bloggers–I will be updating this page periodically throughout the day today and tomorrow. When your post is ready, please leave a comment with the link (or send me a message). Readers, check back often as the posts roll in–there’s a lot to look forward to!

The Blogathon List

Silent-ology | A Country Hero

Silver Screenings | Go West

MovieMovieBlogBlog | Sherlock Jr.

Sister Celluloid | Childhood memories of Buster Keaton

Wolfgang Classic Movies Digest | Sunset Boulevard

Wolfgang Classic Movies Digest | In The Good Old Summertime

BOOKSTEVE’S LIBRARY | Keaton’s 1960s television work

My Classic Movies | The Villain Still Pursued Her

Public Transportation Snob | Day Dreams

In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood | The Navigator

Caftan Woman | Neighbors

Special Purpose Movie Blog | The Awakening TV episode

Moon in Gemini | “Once Upon a Time” Twilight Zone episode

Nitrate Glow | Our Hospitality

Wide Screen World | Steamboat Bill Jr.

Big V Riot Squad | The Keaton family in vaudeville

Critica Retro | Speak Easily

Buster Keaton’s Name | History behind the name Buster

Once Upon a Screen | What! No Beer?

Way Too Damn Lazy To Write a Blog | Parlor, Bedroom and Bath

Girls Do Film | Keaton’s development as a screen artist in his short films

Second Sight Cinema | The General

MovieFanFair | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Movies Silently | 1920s reviews of Keaton films vs. modern reviews

Mythical Monkey | Keaton in Arbuckle’s Comique films

The Lone Wolf Says… | Cops

Mildred’s Fatburgers | The Cook

Margaret Perry | Keaton after silents

The Wonderful World of Cinema | Free and Easy

Silent, Please! | One Week

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Debbie on February 8, 2015 at 10:02 am said:

My post is live! https://debravega.wordpress.com/2015/02/08/buster-keaton-enters-the-twilight-zone/#more-4894

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- Lea S. on February 8, 2015 at 10:05 am said:
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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Emily on February 8, 2015 at 10:13 am said:

Mine’s at the top of my blog already

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- Lea S. on February 8, 2015 at 12:05 pm said:
  
  Thanks Emily!
  
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Joe Thompson on February 8, 2015 at 11:10 am said:

Hi Lea. My post is ready:
blog: The Big V Riot Squad
entry: The 3-4-5 Keatons
url: http://bigvriotsquad.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-3-4-5-keatons-february-8-2015.html

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- Lea S. on February 8, 2015 at 12:07 pm said:
  
  Wonderful, thank you Joe!
  
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Le on February 8, 2015 at 1:38 pm said:

Keaton talks! Here is my review of Speak Easily:
http://criticaretro.blogspot.com/2015/02/keaton-fala.html
Now up to reading all the entries!
Cheers!

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- Lea S. on February 8, 2015 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Le! 🙂
  
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- Lea S. on February 9, 2015 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  Your site doesn’t seem to be letting me post a comment right now–just wanted to say that I enjoyed this review of one of Buster’s better MGMs! And I totally agree that Jim Parsons does indeed look an awful lot like Buster, particularly his profile. 😀 Thanks for joining the blogathon!
  
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Marty Jones on February 8, 2015 at 2:07 pm said:

Here’s mine: The Origin of Buster Keaton’s Name/Part One: Busters Before Buster

http://busterkeatonsname.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hosting this blogathon. I look forward to reading them all.

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- Lea S. on February 8, 2015 at 4:13 pm said:
  
  Looks fascinating, Marty! Thanks.
  
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Aurora on February 8, 2015 at 3:45 pm said:

Hello! My post on WHAT! NO BEER? is up – for better or worse. 🙂

http://aurorasginjoint.com/2015/02/08/buster-keaton-prohibition-and-what-no-beer-1933/

Congratulations on the event and turnout!!

Aurora

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- Lea S. on February 8, 2015 at 4:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks, it’s an exciting event!!
  
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girlsdofilm on February 8, 2015 at 5:12 pm said:

Helloooo! My post is here: https://girlsdofilm.wordpress.com/2015/02/08/buster-keatons-early-shorts-the-foundations-of-a-comic-genius/
I tried to send you a message but I’m not sure if it worked sorry if I’m spamming you 😉

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- Lea S. on February 8, 2015 at 6:35 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
  
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harsishava on February 8, 2015 at 9:43 pm said:

Okay it may be seen as silly but why are per-talkie films called “silents” when they’re not silent? Yes I realize that it was the discreation of cinemas and the like to have musical accompaniment while showing the films. However, I think film makers where aware of this and must have had music in mind themselvesz. As well later on when films were rereleased many had sound affects added.

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- Lea S. on February 8, 2015 at 11:31 pm said:
  
  Perhaps it was because there was no soundtrack embedded in the film itself. All theaters always had musical accompaniment with their films–although the quality of the music could vary quite a bit depending on the venue and what kind of budget they had! Thanks for stopping by.
  
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vcdrt on February 8, 2015 at 11:22 pm said:

Hi! The post is up… thanks so much for hosting us!

http://secondsightcinema.com/the-general-1926-split-second-timing-decades-ahead-of-his-time/

looking forward to reading more…

xxoo

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- Lea S. on February 8, 2015 at 11:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you for joining us! 🙂
  
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Movies Silently on February 9, 2015 at 8:52 am said:

Here’s mine!

http://moviessilently.com/2015/02/09/buster-keaton-now-first-three-features/

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- Lea S. on February 9, 2015 at 9:33 am said:
  
  Thank you Fritzi! 🙂
  
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Mythical Monkey on February 9, 2015 at 10:23 am said:

I put together a post about Keaton during the early Roscoe Arbuckle years here:

http://mythicalmonkey.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-buster-keaton-blogathon-roscoe.html

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- Lea S. on February 9, 2015 at 10:26 am said:
  
  Thank you–and welcome! Glad you joined in. 🙂
  
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lonewolfwords on February 9, 2015 at 10:31 am said:

I just posted my article about “COPS” and the impact it had on me growing up and realizing the life around me! Hope you enjoy!

https://thelonewolfsays.wordpress.com/2015/02/09/buster-keatons-cops-and-the-life-it-made-me-see/

I love this idea and this site, keep up the great work!
-A. Monday (TheLoneWolfSays)

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- Lea S. on February 9, 2015 at 10:33 am said:
  
  Looks great, thank you! 🙂
  
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Gary Cahall on February 9, 2015 at 10:35 am said:

Hi, Lea. Just a quick note to let you know that a week-long bronchitis bout didn’t stop me from publishing this morning’s look at Buster and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Folks can find it at: http://www.moviefanfare.com/buster-keaton-funny-thing-happened-way-forum-one-last-run/
Thanks again for setting this blogathon up and keeping Buster’s memory alive. I’m looking forward to reading the other posts now that I’m up and around (and, sadly, back at work).

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- Lea S. on February 9, 2015 at 10:56 pm said:
  
  Thank YOU, Gary! I had some kind of bug this past week myself and can understand (at least a little) what you mean!
  
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Beth Daniels on February 9, 2015 at 1:21 pm said:

Here you go! It’s short, but I covered a short. http://www.mildredsfatburgers.com/the-blog/dont-try-this-at-home. Beth

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- Lea S. on February 9, 2015 at 1:50 pm said:
  
  Ha ha, works for me! Thank you.
  
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Margaret Perry on February 9, 2015 at 3:26 pm said:

Here’s my post: “Buster Keaton: After the Silents”
http://margaretperry.org/buster-keaton-after-the-silents/

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- Lea S. on February 9, 2015 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  Looks great, thank you!
  
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The Wonderful World of Cinema on February 9, 2015 at 3:34 pm said:

Hi! This is my text for Free & Easy 🙂 Hope it’s the right place to post it!
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2015/02/09/buster-keaton-blogathon-its-free-and-easy-to-love-free-easy/

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- Lea S. on February 9, 2015 at 3:38 pm said:
  
  Thank you, looking forward to reading it!
  
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ismaelsantos on February 10, 2015 at 12:00 am said:

Reblogged this on Uvcw's Blog.

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