The Smelly Janitor

The Goat

May 1921 •English

A series of adventures begins when Buster is mistaken for Dead Shot Dan, the evil bad guy.

Hat Trick

June 2012 •English

Abraham Cadabra, an unconfident young man buys a magic book and top hat in the hope of using magic to impress the girl of his dreams, Penelope Predicament. However, when he meets her for a date, he discovers that his rival, Jock Strong has beaten him to it. Abraham tries to use magic to win Penelope over, but magic may not be the solution.

The Great Buster: A Celebration

October 2018 •English

A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.

HOTEL COVID

December 2021 •Spanish

Departure of Love

June 2010 •

‘Departure of Love’ was inspired by the silent film comedy of Buster Keaton and the 1920s.

Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood

February 2016 •French

In 1926, Buster Keaton was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did this uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status of being a widely-worshipped star to an alcoholic and solitary fallen idol? With a spotlight on the 7 years during which his life changed, using extracts of Keaton’s films as magnifying mirrors, the documentary recounts the dramatic life of this creative genius and the Hollywood studios.

The Great Stone Face

January 1968 •English

A documentary about the work of Buster Keaton.

Silent Echoes: College

August 2013 •English

This visual essay by John Bengtson, author of Silent Echoes: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Buster Keaton, reveals the locations where Keaton's 1927 comedy feature College was filmed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Orange County. A compilation of short films produced between 1917-1922. Coney Island (1917), Back Stage (1919), Convict 13 (1920) and Daydreams (1922).

Making Comedy Beautiful: Our Hospitality and the Birth of Buster Keaton's Features

March 2011 •English

Short documentary about Buster Keaton's first venture into features.

The Goat Is Not a Goat

July 2011 •English

A short documentary on the works of Buster Keaton.

The Play House: An Accidental Masterpiece

July 2011 •English

The special effects in The Play House (1921) are discussed.

... That Dud... The Blacksmith

July 2011 •English

Bruce Lawton discusses Buster Keaton's The Blacksmith (1922), a film that Keaton had dismissed as a "lesser" work.

The Frozen North: Keaton's Darkest Comedy

July 2011 •English

A short documentary on Buster Keaton's The Frozen North (1922), regarding how the events of Fatty Arbuckle's trial and William S. Hart's quick condemnation of Arbuckle, were reflected in the film.

Three Ages: Tour of Filming Locations

November 2010 •English

This visual essay by John Bengtson, author of Silent Echoes: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Buster Keaton, reveals the locations where Keaton's 1923 comedy feature Three Ages was filmed in Hollywood, USC, and Los Angeles.

Sherlock Jr.: Tour of Filming Locations

November 2010 •English

This visual essay by John Bengtson, author of Silent Echoes: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Buster Keaton, reveals the locations where Keaton's 1924 comedy feature Sherlock Jr. was filmed in Hollywood and Orange County.

The General: Tour of Filming Locations

November 2009 •English

In this visual essay John Bengtson, author of Silent Echoes: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Buster Keaton, pinpoints the locations used in the filming of The General and offers glimpses of how they look today.

1 Parlor, 5 Bedroom and 6 Baths

January 2005 •English

A documentary about Buster Keaton's "Italian" villa in Beverly Hills.

Silent Echoes: Seven Chances

December 2011 •English

In this visual essay John Bengtson, author of Silent Echoes: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Buster Keaton, provides a tour of where Seven Chances was filmed, comparing archival images with contemporary photos, and sharing stories of Mrs. Eleanor Keaton's visit to the Seven Chances church.

Silent Echoes

July 2011 •English

Four visual essays by Silent Echoes author John Bengtson identifying Buster Keaton's shooting locations for his many short films produced between 1920-1923, many in the streets surrounding his former Hollywood studio, the same studio where, a few years earlier, Charlie Chaplin had made his brilliant series of Mutual shorts. Written by Anonymous

So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM

December 2004 •English

A Turner Classic Movies (TCM) documentary about Keaton's discontented relationship with MGM and the events that eventually led to his career downfall.