"No man can be a genius in slapshoes and a flat hat." -Buster Keaton -

World of Buster Keaton

World of Buster Keaton

Coney Island (1917)

In the "Coney Island" (1917) film, Roscoe's attempt to ditch his wife for some beach fun kicks off a series of events. Buster appears with Alice, who is soon whisked away by Al. Eventually, Roscoe ends up with her. Throughout, the beach is bustling with bathing beauties and Keystone Kops.

A Country Hero (1917)

This film, unfortunately, remains lost to this day. It also marked Joe Keaton's debut, Buster's father. In one memorable scene, he kicks the main characters into a horse trough. The story revolves around Roscoe's blacksmith shop and Joe's garage in the town of Jazzville. They compete for the affections of schoolteacher Alice but unite against the newcomer, Al. Buster entertains at a local village ball.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)

In the 1966 musical comedy film, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," the setting is a historical period. The film's plot revolves around a clever Roman slave's elaborate scheme to secure his freedom. His plan involves romantically uniting his master with a courtesan, but as events unfold, the situation becomes increasingly convoluted. Soon, the slave finds himself entangling his neighbors in the chaos, resulting in a series of comedic misadventures.

Spite Marriage (1929)

Within the movie "Spite Marriage" from 1929, a kind-hearted yet unremarkable man seizes an unexpected opportunity to wed a beloved actress whom he has fervently admired. Unbeknownst to him, this arrangement is a scheme to provoke jealousy in the actress's former lover.