Tag Archives: Silent Comedies

Details Behind Video Tour of Chaplin Keystone Locations

Posted on April 4, 2011 by John Bengtson

I highly recommend the Chaplin at Keystone DVD collection presented by Flicker Alley.  Watching these beautiful restorations of Chaplin’s earliest films made during 1914 at the Keystone Studio is a revelation.  For years only nearly unwatchable copies of these films … Continue reading →

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A Dozen Prominent Keaton Locations

Posted on March 21, 2011 by John Bengtson

1.                  “Seven Chances” church, at 2610 La Salle Avenue, page 152 of book. 2.                  “Sherlock Jr” rooftop RR crossing guard stunt, 3630 Pasadena Avenue at Avenue 37, page 139. 3.                  Statue of General Otis from “Hard Luck” in MacArthur Park, … Continue reading →

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Buster Films Stunt Beside His Own Studio

Posted on March 14, 2011 by John Bengtson

Not only did Buster perform all of his own stunts, at times he performed stunts for other cast-members as well.  One famous example is from Sherlock Jr. After Buster accepts a ride on the handlebars of a motorcycle, a bump … Continue reading →

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