Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18706 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-02-27
• Rating: Universal, suitable for all
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 150 minutes

Customer Reviews

The most comprehensive biography of Buster Keaton on video
This is a beautiful documentary, created with special care by famous film historians Kevin Brownlow and David Gill, aided by the work of first class researchers. I think that everyone who has seen this video would say that it made them appreciate the films of Buster Keaton even more, as well as adding to their understanding of the silent era in general. This documentary charts most of Buster Keaton's career, including his Television work of the 1950s. A real gem is the previously unseen footage of a nearly bald Buster Keaton advertising shampoo. But Brownlow and Gill must be praised most for their brilliance at discovering and restoring old prints of films thought lost. The prime example on this tape is 'Hard Luck', a 2-reel film that Keaton named as one of his favourites. Another beautiful feature of this tape has to be the score by Carl Davis, who has written many wonderful things for TV (such as 'Silas Marner', 'Pride and Prejudice', 'The World at War') and films (including the restored print of 'Napoloen'and'The French Lieutenants Woman') I often find myself humming the opening music to this video, which I now very fondly associate with one of the most talented performers of the cinema.

Best Keaton doc
Beautifully made, this three-part 150 minute documentary is essential viewing for anyone who loves, or is interested in Keaton's life and work. Copiously illustrated with extracts from his film and television work plus insightful and informative interviews with many people who knew him, including Raymond Rohauer and Buster's last wife, the lovely Eleanor Keaton. Superb original score by Carl Davis and intelligent narration takes you through Buster's life with great intelligence and sensitivity. The final moments are very moving. Only the packaging design leaves something to be desired, looking to my eyes rather drab and unenticing.

BUSTER KEATON = CLASS ACT.
After having seen this documentary on Buster Keaton on ITV back in the 90's I was hooked,and was determined to catch up on the silent classics that were featured in this series of programmes.

This is one of those documentaries, that if you have an interest in the subject, you could watch it over and over again.
Loads of interviews, rare clips, classic scenes and also an honest look at genius gone off the rails.

Definitley worth viewing to make you realise that even in 2006 NOBODY can come close in comedy to rival Mr Stoneface.