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Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton was a famous comic actor, director, producer, and writer of the silent era. He is noted for his physical comedy, deadpan expression, and innovative stunts, which earned him the nickname "The Great Stone Face." Some of his most famous films include The General, Sherlock Jr., and The Navigator.

Titles credited to Buster Keaton

Sherlock Jr.

Sherlock Jr.

Film Age rating: 3 Year: 1924 IMDB Rating: 8.2

A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.

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The General

The General

Film Age rating: 2 Year: 1926 IMDB Rating: 8.1

During America’s Civil War, Union spies steal engineer Johnny Gray's beloved locomotive, 'The General'—with Johnnie's lady love aboard an attached boxcar—and he single-handedly must do all in his powe...

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Limelight

Limelight

Film Age rating: 1 Year: 1952 IMDB Rating: 8

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

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The Cameraman

The Cameraman

Film Age rating: 3 Year: 1928 IMDB Rating: 8

A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.

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Steamboat Bill, Jr.

Steamboat Bill, Jr.

Film Age rating: 2 Year: 1928 IMDB Rating: 7.8

The just out of college effete son of a no-nonsense steamboat captain comes to visit his father whom he's not seen since he was little.

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Seven Chances

Seven Chances

Film Age rating: 1 Year: 1925 IMDB Rating: 7.8

Struggling stockbroker Jimmie Shannon learns that, if he gets married by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday -- which is today -- he'll inherit $7 million from an eccentric relative.

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The Navigator

The Navigator

Film Age rating: 5 Year: 1924 IMDB Rating: 7.6

The wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien. Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as t...

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The Great Buster: A Celebration

The Great Buster: A Celebration

Film Age rating: 4 Year: 2018 IMDB Rating: 7.5

A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created hi...

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Film

Film

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1965 IMDB Rating: 7.4

A man attempts to evade observation by an all-seeing eye.

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Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood

Buster Keaton, un génie brisé par Hollywood

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 2016 IMDB Rating: 7.2

In 1926, Buster Keaton was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did this uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status o...

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