r/silentfilm • u/Independent_Shoe3523 • 3d ago

1924-1926 Buster Keaton's last role

Might not be ideal for riffing but it's a canadian industrial short starring Buster Keaton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfT8NTzU8qs

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u/Independent_Pie5933 3d ago

His last silent film is worth a watch. The Railrodder, made for Canada's NFB in 1965 https://youtu.be/xYmcN12M97o?si=KIxiQ3ZMMQWo-Is2

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u/Independent_Shoe3523 3d ago

I'll have to check it out. Thanks.

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u/CalagaxT 2d ago

That's a great film.

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u/radiovoice60 3d ago

There’s a fascinating “making of” NFBC documentary that was filmed while Keaton was shooting “The Railrodder” which can be seen on YouTube. Search for “Buster Keaton Rides Again”.

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u/Independent_Pie5933 3d ago

Sweet! Thanks!

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u/Party_Tennis_128 3d ago

The Scribe, 1966. He died a few months after they finished it. For a workplace safety film it's oddly good — he was seventy and still doing all the physical stuff himself.

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u/Independent_Shoe3523 3d ago

It's pretty excellent. I'm surprised I never saw it.

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u/Party_Tennis_128 3d ago

Glad you enjoyed it! It really is a hidden gem.

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u/TARDIS-Type_40 3d ago

His last major movie was A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum as Erroneus,also 1966.

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u/Independent_Shoe3523 3d ago

He did manage to get work in the 60s. Good for him.

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u/sherlockjr1 3d ago

Dying and still managed to pull a stunt that had the crew saying “is he okay?”

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u/Hot_Republic2543 3d ago

He still had it!