Attention all readers! The Ninth Annual Buster Keaton Blogathon is only a week away–man, how time flies. I’m looking forward to another great selection of thoughtful posts, and I’m sure you readers are too!
If you’re a blogger who hasn’t signed up and are interested in joining, jump on in! I’ll even accept new participants during the blogathon itself, because why not. The more the merrier!
Update: As many of you know, every year I hold a little drawing for blogathon participants (using my handy 1920s-style cloche hat) as a thank you. This year I’ve decided to give away a DVD of Doughboys (1930), one of Buster’s early MGM features and his second talkie overall. While many fans aren’t wild about his MGMs, most look kindly upon Doughboys and Buster himself was pleased with it, too. It’s also interesting to see Buster drawing on his real-life experiences in WWI.
So here’s what we have to look forward to next week!
The Roster:
Silent-ology | Big Joe Roberts and his friendship with Buster
Whimsically Classic | Buster’s influence on Lucille Ball
Taking Up Room | Parlor, Bedroom and Bath (1931)
Nitrateglow | Buster’s leading lady Kathryn McGuire
Welcome to My Magick Theatre | Our Hospitality (1923)
Silver Screenings | One Week (1920)
The Thoughts of One Truly Loved | “Buster Melodies” tribute video
Classic Film and TV Corner | Sherlock Jr (1924)
Cinematica | The Cook (1918)
Inimitable BK | Article on Natalie Talmadge
Big V Riot Squad | “Buster Keaton’s Silent Shorts–Reel Two and a Half” essay
Silent-ology 
Thanks for the reminder!
You’re welcome!
Hi Lea. Thank you for doing this. Nine years is amazingly impressive. I will finish writing about Buster’s second season of silent comedies. Last year I was interrupted by appendicitis.
The Big V Riot Squad
https://bigvriotsquad.blogspot.com/
Buster Keaton’s Silent Shorts — Reel Two and a Half
Welcome back Joe! I’ve always enjoyed your well-researched posts. 🙂
Hi Lea. Here is my piece on Sherlock Jr. Looking forward to reading all the other entries. You don’t need to include me in the prize draw by the way. Have a lovely weekend.
Thank you very much! Looks good.
I already have Doughboys, so you don’t need to put me in the drawing either.
Thanks for letting me know!
Hi Lea, I just uploaded a review of One Week here:
Wonderful, thanks!
I hope I did this right….
And that this links to my entry, The Cook…. 😓
You did! Thank you.
My post went live this morning!
Thank you, will add it right away!