New Scenes from The Blacksmith Reveal Keaton Studio History

[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.

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John

[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!

[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.

[Brooksie]

Such fascinating stuff!

The following 1920 advertisement may elucidate that joke about the 'Senseless Six':

[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

[SilentEchoes57]

Hey Brooksie! Thanks for solving the Senseless Six joke. I'll add it to the post.

Thanks again, John