Monthly Archives: November 2015

Houdini – The Grim Game’s historic LA landmarks

Posted on November 28, 2015 by John Bengtson

After shooting a 15-part serial The Master Mystery, world famous magician and escape artist Harry Houdini made his feature film debut in 1919 with The Grim Game, screening at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival’s special A Day of Silents … Continue reading →

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Houdini – Keaton – The Grim Game – Cops

Posted on November 19, 2015 by John Bengtson

Buster Keaton writes in his autobiography that famed magician and escape artist Harry Houdini gave him his nickname after witnessing 6-month old Keaton tumble unhurt down a flight of stairs. While likely more myth than fact,* Harry and Bess Houdini … Continue reading →

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