Musical Accompaniment by Donald Sosin on grand piano
“Think slow, act fast” is a quote attributed to Buster Keaton, and even if apocryphal perfectly exemplifies his movies. Keaton is a true comic genius and a great filmmaker. Because his stone-faced, flat-hatted character is so riveting, his physicality so athletically graceful, it’s impossible to take your eyes off of him. But repeated viewing of any Keaton will reveal the thoughtful filmmaking, the elegant structure and beautifully expressive camera, and deepen your amazement at the gravity-defying stunts. Our program features three early Keaton shorts, made shortly after Keaton left Fatty Arbuckle to work on his own—three of the funniest, most innovative comedies ever put on film!
One Week (1920, 24 m., w/ Keaton, Sybil Seely)
The Scarecrow (1920, 18 m., w/ Keaton, Joe Roberts),
The Play House (1921, 23 m., w/ Keaton, Virginia Fox)