In just seven days, it’ll be time for…
Yes, our “yearly Bustering” (as one fellow blogger put it) is nearly upon us! I’m looking forward to reading all your fine entries, and offer a pre-thank you to all the bloggers who are joining in. I know there’s a lot (a lot) of competing blogathons nowadays, so it’s always nice to see you guys set aside a little time to honor our favorite porkpie-hatted comedian!
As many of you already know, I hold a drawing every year for blogathon participants as a little “thank you.” This year our annual Busterthon is graciously being sponsored by the International Buster Keaton Society itself (aka the Damfinos), which is donating a $50 giftcard to their awesome online Buster Stuff store! For many years the Damfinos have worked hard to preserve Buster’s legacy and share his fabulous films with the world, and they also host a lovely convention every October (it could not be more highly recommended). Silent-ology is honored to have their support!
Now, if you’re just learning about this blogathon and would like to join in, go right ahead, latecomers are welcome! And keep in mind that duplicates are 100% allowed!
If you’re curious, here’s the links to the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Buster Blogathons. Whew–maybe we should start calling this the Busterthon Library!
Happy writing, everyone!
The Roster:
Silent-ology | Reviewing All Of Buster’s Educational Shorts
MovieMovieBlogBlogII | The General
Shadowplay | TBA
Critica Retro | Sherlock Jr.
Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog | Speak Easily
Big V Riot Squad | The Saphead
Cameras Against Humanity | Keaton and the Kuleshov Effect
Taking Up Room | In the Good Old Summertime
Talk About Cinema | The Railrodder and Buster Keaton Rides Again
Silver17 Productions | Fan trailer for The Cook
MovieRob | The Navigator and The Stolen Jools
Thoughts of One Truly Loved | The Navigator
The Everyday Cinephile | The Cameraman
Groovy Like a Silent Movie | Essay on Buster’s fandom
Wonderful World of Cinema | Day Dreams
In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood | The General
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Silent-ology 
Buster Keaton was asked to plot the stunts for the movie, “In the Good Ol Summertime” and was so obviously wonderful at his job that he was eventually hired as an actor playing the part of Hickey. He was such a sweetheart in this film. I especially love to watch him be a gentleman to the fabulous Judy Garland! He is the cutest little fellow ever!
I LOVE that movie, it’s a classic! I even like the wig Buster had to wear. 😀
Haha! I wonder what he thought of it😀.
Hello, I was wondering if we could pick a topic that isn’t on the list?
Absolutely, what do you have in mind? 🙂
I would like to talk about Busters fandom
Sounds like a great topic to me! Welcome to the blogathon. 🙂
Thank you!! ❤️
Someone posted about this on Twitter and I can’t believe I almost missed this! One of my very favourite blogathons. If it’s not too late for me to participate, I would love to write about Day Dreams 🙂
Here’s the link to my blog: https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/
Yay, I’m glad you’re back! Thanks for joining.
Hey Lea. I’ve only just seen that your hosting this blogathon again. I know I’m really late in signing up, but I have a half written post on “The General” saved in my blog drafts that I’d like to submit for the blogathon if its okay?
Hi there! My apologies, but it looks like your comment got put in WordPress’s spam folder so I didn’t see it until now. You’re welcome to still contribute a post if you like, or you can certainly save it until next year too–your call!
Hi Lea. I was going to message you. My entry is running late, but I’m working on it and I will send it to you asap. I’ve been having problems with my blog at the moment – so that’s probably why my comment went to the spam folder.
Sounds good, not a problem!
Hey Lea. I’ve only just seen that your hosting this blogathon again. I know I’m really late in signing up, but I have a half written post on “The General” saved in my blog drafts that I’d like to submit for the blogathon if its okay?
Absolutely, happy to have you back, Crystal!! There’s plenty of time to finish up your post (I’m still finishing up mine right now 😀 ).