Friday, July 24, 2009

'Steamboat Bill Jr.'


Again, Buster Keaton is amazing. His physical prowess coming from such a runt of a guy is extraordinary to watch, especially considering I don't know how many (if at all) stunt men they had back in the early days of film.

Also, you have to consider probably the lack of insurance, healthcare and how much of his own health and career did Keaton take into his own hands. If he broke a leg, was the production company footing the bill or insurance? All of this so people can be entertained for 70 minutes.

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