So funny it hurt buster keaton & mgm 2004 download

In 1933, he married his nurse mae scriven during an alcoholic binge about which he afterwards claimed to remember nothing. The documentary chronicles the comedians mgm period, and features fascinating rare footage, including archival interviews. So funny it hurt is the story of keatons years at mgm. Buster keaton short films collection 3disc ultimate edition 19201923 bluray 1080p avc lpcm 2. It includes rare footage, such as a homemovie shot in new york in 1928 of the cameraman in production, and it is presented from the old mgm studios by the actor james karen, a close friend of busters from the 1950s. In the buster keaton show he holds a menial position as store clerk at a sporting goods store, but aspires for a. Before edgar wright and wes anderson, before chuck jones and jackie chan, there was buster keaton, one of the founding fathers of visual comedy. This transformation is clearly shown in the new photoplay productions documentary so funny it hurt. A documentary which explores movie comedian buster keaton s five years under contract at mgm, where personal problems and studio tyranny nearly destroyed him. Its something of a unique look at keaton in the sense his silent masterpieces are barely, if ever, mentioned. As in tcm archives earlier offering of lon chaney films, this is a first class presentation with quality packaging and loads of bonus material. This gives a surface wash to keatons alcoholism, marital problems, and frustration with the sound era and the studios demands. Soso documentary about buster keatons careerending stint at mgm. Buster keaton collection dvd region 1 us import ntsc.

For those unaware, keaton is a master of slapstick and steamboat bill jr. Brownlow is best known for his work documenting the history of the silent era. Keaton was so demoralized during the production of 1933s what. Keaton in conversation with studs turkel, september 1960. Anyways, this is a compilation of some of my favorite buster keaton moments.

The narrative repetitively conveys the message that the studio did not use keaton in the best way and thereby destroyed him. Ok, ok, i know the song is a decade too late, but it just works somehow. So funny it hurt, with keaton complaining about having to shoot lousy movies not just once, but three times. Buster keaton and mgm 2004 this must see documentary on buster keatons time at mgm is like having the story told to you by a good friend. Top 20 quotes of buster keaton famous quotes and sayings. A documentary which explores movie comedian buster keatons five years under contract at mgm, where personal. Most of so funny it hurt is narrated by keaton himself, via interviews he filmed in the last years of his life when hed become a respected elder statesman of comedy, which are fascinating not only in his comments about what happened to him but also his bitching about other comedians he regarded the marx brothers as irresponsible and abbott and costello as just lazy, including the ones he wrote gags for when mgm rehired him to write for other performers in the 1940s. Narrated by james karen in the style of a friend telling a friend, the keaton time at mgm, and indeed his whole career comes alive in ways i never expected. This is discussed in the tcm documentary buster keaton.

Buster keaton 4 oktober 1895 1 februarie 1966 was n amerikaanse akteur, skrywer, en regisseur. You know buster keatons work even if youve never watched one of his films. I started so young that landing right is second nature with me. This watershed period in keaton s life is the basis for film historian kevin brownlows poignant new documentary so funny it hurts. Share motivational and inspirational quotes by buster keaton. Take advantage of great prices on bluray, 4k, merchandise, games, clothing and more. The theater and cinema of buster keaton simply charly. Brownlow became interested in silent film at the age of eleven. This dvd collection of buster keatons first three films for metrogoldwynmayer also includes the modern documentary so funny it hurt. Buster keaton is at the peak of his slapstick powers in the cameraman the first film that the silentscreen legend made after signing with mgm, and his last great masterpiece. The final work over which he maintained creative control, this clever farce is the culmination of an extraordinary, decadelong run that produced some of the most. Several times id have been killed if i hadnt been able to land like a cat. Buster keaton collection the cameraman spite marriage. Provided to youtube by cdbaby buster keaton curtis ellers american circus taking up serpents again.

Nov 04, 2017 buster keaton so funny video must watch this video. Buster keaton list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Buster keaton and mgm gif by maudit this gif by maudit has everything. The documentary chronicles the comedians mgm period, and features fascinating rare footage, including archival interviews with the master. The first thing i did in the studio was to want to tear that camera to pieces. In the age of silent cinema, one comedian reigned supremethe incomparable buster keaton, whose physical comedy and lowkey looks captured the heart of early audiences.

A tcm documentary about the great buster keaton during his stint at mgm. Request for question clarification by pafalafaga on 10 dec 2004 11. Joseph frank keaton october 4, 1895 february 1, 1966, known professionally as buster. Bei mgm sollte sich keaton dem rigiden studiosystem unterwerfen. Buster keaton was the victim of child abuse by his father, joe keaton. Also includes introduction by robert osborne, commentary on the cameraman by glenn mitchell, commentary on spite marriage by john bengtson and jeffrey vance, photo montages on the two silent films, and a new documentary, so funny it hurt. So wurde etwa verlangt, strikt nach einem vorliegenden drehbuch zu arbeiten. Armando iannucci pays tribute to buster keaton film. This interest grew into a career spent documenting and restoring film. Criterion unveils june 2020 titles and special sale. Though a series of films pairing keaton with comedian jimmy durante did well at the box office, keaton was fired by mgm during the production of 1933s what. This gives a surface wash to keaton s alcoholism, marital problems, and frustration with the sound era and the studios demands. His films for mgm, educational pictures, and columbia plus.

Since buster keaton was a silent film star, most of his jokes were of the visual variety, so im not quite sure how they can easily be listed. Cox, melissa talmadge, in bible, karie may 6, 2004. Giphy is how you search, share, discover, and create gifs. The selfdestruction of buster keaton factors which led to. This season, called mgm stories, is going to tell 15 tales about people who worked at the same movie studio over the course of five decades and counterculturehastened decline. The actors would phonetically memorize the foreignlanguage scripts a few lines at a time and shoot immediately after. The main supplement here is kevin brownlows superb documentary so funny it hurt. Sep 27, 2018 in the so funny it hurt documentary for tcm, it was revealed he channeled harry houdini to slip out of a straitjacket. I had to know how that film got into the cutting room, what you did to it in there, how you projected it, how you finally got the picture together, how you made things match. As usual, brownlow has crafted an enjoyable and insightful piece that goes beyond the standard requirements. Movies starred by buster keaton and download buster keaton yify movies for 720p1080pmkvmp4 in yify torrent. The documentary chronicles the comedians mgm period, and features fascinating rare footage, including archival. Keaton was briefly institutionalized, according to the turner classic movies documentary so funny it hurt.

Buster keaton and mgm, by kevin brownlow, a coproduction with turner classic movies. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname the great stone face. The overall quality is generally excellent, with improvements in the source materials for the cameraman over mgms laserdisc and vhs editions from the 1990s. In keeping with the broader range of his subject, knopf refers to these lines. As for keaton, his drinking and lavish lifestyle did take their toll and made him truly the one responsible for his decline. Buster keaton at mgm, which is a must see for film buffs.

A turner classic movies tcm documentary about keatons rocky relationship with mgm and the events that eventually led to his career downfall. A specialist without brakes, a sophisticated predecessor of the more cinematic johnny knoxville, but also a poet and a visionary. Buster would later say signing with mgm was the worst mistake he made in his life. Theres no doubt that the familys vaudeville act was a rough one, often called the roughest act in vaudeville, and buster was often referred to as the human mop. I liked this, as it helped to explain how a man who was one of the greatest silent comedians became a hasbeen so quickly. A turner classic movies tcm documentary about keaton s rocky relationship with mgm and the events that eventually led to his career downfall.

Robert knopf begins his examination of the work of the great film comic buster keaton by surveying and describing the three main viewpoints that have informed keaton criticism over the years. In fulltv online movie guide there, so far, a total of 48 movies and or shorts film related to this person. The 30s other, 1956 lux video theatre performer, 1935 a night at the opera writer, 1960 the 32nd annual academy awards in person, 2008 blue skies beyond the looking glass other, 2004 so funny it hurt. A funny thing happened on the way to the forum erronius 1966. So so documentary about buster keaton s careerending stint at mgm. This episode includes clips of keaton speaking, found at the following two sources.

A tintype street photographer buster keaton, smitten by a film studio office girl marceline day, tries to become a newsreel lensman in order to impress her, but his doubleexposed footage of battleships sailing up broadway make his prospects look dim. This was a very good overview of keatons career at the time he made these films. Here you can find information on the documentaries that photoplay has produced since its formation in. Joseph frank buster keaton october 4, 1895 february 1, 1966 was an american actor, comedian, film director, producer, screenwriter, and stunt performer. He escaped a straitjacket with tricks learned from harry houdini. The great buster pays tribute to keatons comic genius. The mgm years program notes slapstick festival ltd. His films for mgm, educational pictures, and columbia.

Just as memorable are the daredevil, deathdefying stunts of harold lloyd and buster keaton, who. Dec 07, 2004 directed by christopher bird, kevin brownlow. Beautiful video keaton could really show what he was feeling with those beautiful eyes of his that were truly a window to the soul. Buster keaton at mgm, completing a dvd collection which. Above all, keaton no longer had final control over his scripts. Welcome to the fifth season of you must remember this. A short look at buster keatons troublesome mgm years, when he lost control over the films he worked on and went from being one of the most innovative stars in the world to being jimmy durantes straight man.

This guide only includes full movies that were starred by james karen, our guide does not contain movies in which has had lower performances. Chaplin has been gravely injured by reading discussions. Neibaur movie classic article about keatons kidnapping scandal. Buster keaton at mgm, completing a dvd collection which offers keen insight into what makes keaton s unique style of comedy hilarious, moving and timeless. So funny it hurt, with keaton complaining about having to shoot lousy films not just once, but three times. The final work over which he maintained creative control, this clever farce is the. Charlie chaplins mournful expressions, slumped shoulders, and funny walks immediately come to mind, as well as his slapstick bits and pratfalls. Buy the cameraman from zavvi, the home of pop culture. Mar 04, 2011 the actors would phonetically memorize the foreignlanguage scripts a few lines at time and shoot immediately after. A tcm documentary about keaton s rocky relationship with mgm and the events that eventually led to his downfall. In addition, keatons mgm period was also unhappy because his first marriage ended in divorce in 1932. The motion picture camera 1979, a documentary by a.

A turner classic movies tcm documentary about keatons discontented relationship with mgm and the events that eventually led to his career downfall. Buster keaton at mgm which rounds out this 2 dvd set. Silent comic buster keatons successes and struggles to fulfill his own hollywood dream are expertly depicted in a new, original documentary by legendary filmmaker kevin brownlow, so funny it hurt. The cameraman criterion collection 4k mastering, full. The child abuse myth is one of the most persistent and pernicious myths about buster keaton. The documentary chronicles the comedians mgm period, and features fascinating rare footage, including archival interviews with the master himself. You can take the opportunity to do so at the national film theatre in london, which is running a season of buster keaton films the. Buster keaton was arguably at his lowest ebb, yet despite this he remained a master of trickery, and consummate professional. In this case, buster keaton s early successes are only briefly mentioned and the gist of the film is how keaton and especially mgm ruined his career. Buster keaton in the cameraman remastered in 1080p.

The great buster pays tribute to keatons comic genius by rob thomas. Kevin brownlow born 2 june 1938 is a british film historian, television documentarymaker, filmmaker, author, and film editor. Keatons character in his silent films and in the buster keaton show often appealed to the ordinary, everyday working class audience. In keatons time, a man being sensitive and in touch with his feelings was not an attractive trait, his films gave his emotions and outlet. Why buster keaton remains the king of comedy film the.