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New Scenes from The Blacksmith Reveal Keaton Studio History
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:12 pm
by SilentEchoes57
The newly discovered scenes from The Blacksmith, as shown in this post, tell us how Buster Keaton made movies at and adjacent to his small studio in Hollywood, and when he covered over his open air filming stage.
http://silentlocations.wordpress.com/20 ... -it-tells/
John
Re: New Scenes from The Blacksmith Reveal Keaton Studio Hist
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:15 pm
by seaquest
Just facinating! I'm impressed at how observant they had to be to pick the various buildings out on that grainy 9.5 print. Thanks for sharing!
Re: New Scenes from The Blacksmith Reveal Keaton Studio Hist
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:47 pm
by Roseha
My thanks as well and congratulations to you and Mr. Pena, John.
I wonder if anyone ever thought of asking Buster about alternate versions of his films.
Re: New Scenes from The Blacksmith Reveal Keaton Studio Hist
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:00 pm
by Brooksie
Such fascinating stuff!
The following 1920 advertisement may elucidate that joke about the 'Senseless Six':

Re: New Scenes from The Blacksmith Reveal Keaton Studio Hist
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:25 am
by Richard Warner
Thanks John for yet another amazing piece of detective work. And thanks Brooksie for clearing up the mystery of the Senseless Six!
Richard Warner
Re: New Scenes from The Blacksmith Reveal Keaton Studio Hist
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 5:09 pm
by SilentEchoes57
Hey Brooksie! Thanks for solving the Senseless Six joke. I'll add it to the post.
Thanks again, John