I'm in the UK. I rented what I could from a DVD rental service and ended up so in love with his films I got the Art of Buster Keaton as a present. At the moment I have still to watch Steamboat Bill Jnr, The Navigator and Go West form his features and half of his shorts.
Last night I watched the short Neighbours. I was so impressed at the level of comedy and at the clever stunts. I rewatched it again today and was still wowed by at his comedy.
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charliechaplinfan,
Hi, and welcome of the forum! Just needed to say that while I have great affection for these two profound artists, I would hope that you would be willing to give the films of Harold Lloyd as much consideration? In my opinion Lloyd's 11 Silent features of the 20's are frequently funnier, and probably more consistent in overall qulaity from one film to the next than either Charlie's or Buster's are. And I say this as a big Chaplin and Keaton fan!
The fact is Lloyd was the most popular and successfully Silent film comedian of the 1920's, yet his remarkable films have been sadly neglected, up and till very recently. I have been a fan of all Three of these giant's for some 30 years, since I was 8 years old back in the Mid-1970's, but Harold Lloyd quite honestly is my favorite!
Please give Harold's films which have just been released in lovingly restored editions in the U. K. very recently a look! I pronmise you that you will not be disappointed in any way! Loyd's features such as GRANDMA'S BOY (1922), WHY WORRY? (1923), GIRL SHY (1924), THE FRESHMAN (1925), and SPEEDY (19280, are among the finest comedies, and most charming films every produced. And all 11 of Lloyd's Silent feature films are now on DVD both in the States and in the Britain, so it is the perfect time to discover these timeless treasures!
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I can't remember the first time I saw a Buster short, over 30 years ago though. I've been a massive fan since.
Here's a question, I have the Buster and Fatty shorts on video from Kino, they released the same films on DVD a couple of years ago, however 'Moonshine' is only a fragment on the DVD and I have a more complete version on the video, it's bleached out in places and the print is poor, but, it's good enough to make more sense of the story. why do you think they did that?
Here's a question, I have the Buster and Fatty shorts on video from Kino, they released the same films on DVD a couple of years ago, however 'Moonshine' is only a fragment on the DVD and I have a more complete version on the video, it's bleached out in places and the print is poor, but, it's good enough to make more sense of the story. why do you think they did that?
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If you mean why did they add the "bad" film I guess a complete story with some bad quality film is better than a confusing one that looks good.
If you remember years ago "Lost Horizon" (1937) had a soundtrack found where they included the track but used still photos to move the story along.
I think most would want as complete a film as you can get.
BTW, welcome. I hope you enjoy your time here. Several Buster fans live here.
If you remember years ago "Lost Horizon" (1937) had a soundtrack found where they included the track but used still photos to move the story along.
I think most would want as complete a film as you can get.
BTW, welcome. I hope you enjoy your time here. Several Buster fans live here.
Chris
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I'm definitely a Keaton fan. From the first time I ever laid eyes on him I knew he was something special. He's got a quiet charisma about him, you can really tell he cares about his films and wants to do the very best with them.
He's also incredibly attractive and I loved his voice.
I first saw him in The General on TCM in 2002 and I've been hooked ever since.
He's also incredibly attractive and I loved his voice.
I first saw him in The General on TCM in 2002 and I've been hooked ever since.
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