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Title Statement | Camera man: Buster Keaton, the dawn of cinema, and the invention of the twentieth century / Dana Stevens. |
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Author | Stevens, Dana |
Publication | New York: Atria Books,2022. |
Edition | First Atria Books hardcover edition. |
Extent of Item | ix, 415 pages |
ISBN | 9781501134197 1501134191 |
Other Number | 3250569 |
Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses. |
Summary | "As one of the most famous faces of silent cinema, Buster Keaton was and continues to be revered for his stoic expressions, clever visual gags, and acrobatic physicality in classics such as Sherlock Jr., The General, and The Cameraman. In this spirited biography, every aspect of Buster Keaton's astonishing life is explored, from his humble beginnings in vaudeville with his parents to his meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom during the silent era. Based on vigorous research of both Keaton and the film industry, it also delves into the dark sides of fame, such as Keaton's ill-advised businesses deals and alcoholism, to his unexpected resurgence in the 1940s as his contributions as both an actor and director were finally celebrated. This is a fascinating and uniquely astounding look at both the classic era of Hollywood and one of its most beloved stars"--Provided by publisher. |
Subjects & Genres | |
By Topic | Motion picture industry--History--20th century--California--Los Angeles |
Silent films--History and criticism--United States | |
Motion picture producers and directors--Biography--United States | |
Motion picture actors and actresses--Biography--United States | |
By Name | Keaton, Buster,1895-1966 |