harlowkeatongirl Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 According to Sara from Buster's fan club: "I was on TCM's website, and they're playing a marathon of Buster movies on Buster's birthday this October! Here are the movies in order: 6am: Cops 6:30am: The Cameraman 7:45am: Spite Marriage 9:15am: Doughboys 10:45am: Free and Easy 12:30pm: Parlor, Bedroom, and Bath 2:00pm: Sidewalks of New York 3:30pm: The Passionate Plumber 5:00pm: Speak Easily 6:30pm: She Went To The Races They're also playing the three "That's Entertainment's!". The next day, they're playing "Hollywood Revue of 1929" at 11:15am. I'll have my tapes ready!" Weeee! I'd gripe 'cause they aren't playing The Navigator, Steamboat Bill, or The General, but hey--- beggars can't be choosers. Shyla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busterchaney Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Keep in mind that this roster focuses primarily on Buster's early talkies (some with Anita Page). It's actually kind of surprising that TCM doesn't play these Keaton MGM properties more often, they are as good or better than many other early 1930's sound features in regular broadcast rotation. Not sure about licensing rights but it might be interesting for Keaton fans to see some of the Educational Pictures productions also from the 1930's (where Buster landed after his "departure" from MGM). Their slogan was "The best of the old comedy favorites, the brightest of the new stars". Other silent stars worked here following declines in their careers, including Buster's old buddy Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Harry Langdon, and Mack Sennett. Future stars Bob Hope and Danny Kaye also got their start there.* These films (I call them the "Elmer films" because of the character name Buster uses) are low budget two-reelers, done with much less studio control so there are more glimpses of the old "silent" character to enjoy. *Source: The Complete Films of Buster Keaton, by Jim Kline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlowkeatongirl Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 Yes, I noticed that, about the roster. But you know, I'm glad, because speaking as a Keaton fan, who has very easy access to his more famous silents... the early talkies are the "rare" ones that I want to see. Like I said before --- beggars can't be choosers. Just gotta feel sorry for the audience that's missing out. *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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