Buster keaton rides again 1965 this documentary chronicles the filming of one of buster keatons last short comedies, the railrodder, which features him in a rambling journey across canada. Oct 02, 2016 on episode 41 paco romane and george chen talk with comedian and actor nick flanagan about buster keaton rides again the 1965 documentary that chronicles the filming of one of buster keatons last short comedies, the railrodder, which features him in a rambling journey across canada. Buster keaton rides againthe railrodder 1965 image entertainment presents buster keaton rides againthe railrodder 1965 hes been insisting for the last three or four years that hes at least partially. Buster keaton rides again is a 55minute 1965 documentary film directed by john spotton and narrated by michael kane. The main article for this category is 1965 in film.
These options are all featured in this diverse library. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression that earned him the nickname the. National film board of canada in this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and, between times, rests in a specially appointed passenger coach where he and mrs. This short film from director gerald potterton heavy metal stars buster keaton in one of the last films of his long career. The 1965 documentary provides an absorbing portrait of keaton relaxing, telling yarns and plotting the next days action with considerable flair. Buster keaton rides again by john spotton nfb national film. Paul mertons silent clowns episode 1 buster keaton. The film is a documentary about the filming of one of buster keatons movies.
The film is a behindthescenes documentary shot while buster keatons film the railrodder 1965, was being produced. Joseph frank keaton october 4, 1895 february 1, 1966, known professionally as buster keaton, was an american actor, comedian, film director, producer, screenwriter, and stunt performer. Although it is a production documentary, the film is actually longer than the railrodder, which was only 24 minutes long. Eleanor buster keaton theme keaton still is a treasure of film craft. He is best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression that earned him the nickname the great stone face. In a comedic portrayal of an englishmen reading about canada he then walks across the atlantic ocean to board a train which takes him from east to west. Filmed in canada while keaton was making the railrodder, this 1965 documentary classic provides an absorbing portrait of one of the worlds comic greats. Based on buster keatons classic silent slapstick movies dealing with railroads. We also get a bit of backstory on busters career and also we get to hear about buster from those close to him, such as his wife. Rent buster keaton rides again the railrodder 1965 on. Based on buster keaton s classic silent slapstick movies dealing with railroads. Buster keaton rides again this is your life the railrodder.
Buster keaton rides again by john spotton nfb in this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and. Buster keaton rides again 1965 john spotton synopsis. The railrodder, buster keatons final silent film from 1965. Buster keaton extras day dreams and the problems of missing film. Buster keaton celebrity profile check out the latest buster keaton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. In this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and, between times, rests in a specially appointed passenger coach where he and mrs. What actors and actresses appeared in buster keaton rides again 1965. Buster keaton rides again examines the making of the railrodder, in which keaton plays a man who rides the rails across canada on a handcar. Paco romane and george chen talk with comedian nick flanagan about the 1965 doc that chronicles the filming of one of buster keatons last.
Compulsory viewing alongside the railrodder is the excellent canadian documentary on its making, buster keaton rides again john spotton, 1965, also featured in the retrospective. As the railrodder, keaton crosses canada from east to west on a railway track speeder. The railrodder english version by gerald potterton nfb. The great comic genius of the silent era still shines in these two programs. Buster keaton rides again is a 55minute 1965 documentary film directed by john spotton and. Watch buster keaton rides again this documentary focuses on the final silent film made by comic legend buster keaton in 1965. The film is a behindthescenes documentary shot while buster keaton s film the railrodder 1965, was being produced. In this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and. Many of these videos are available for free download. I started to love keaton films when i was a child, and i still do.
Watch fulllength feature films, classic shorts, world culture documentaries, world war ii propaganda, movie trailers, and films created in just ten hours. In this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and, between times, rests in a specially appointed passenger. The railrodder was submitted to the 1965 berlin international film festival where gerald potterton won honorable mention in the short film category. Samuel beckett film con buster keaton 1965 youtube.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. In this utterly silent film, buster keaton has to try and evade an allseeing eye that makes concluding his business difficult. The misadventures of buster keaton was a theatrical film cobbled together from episodes of life with buster keaton, a veryearly 50s us tv program. Rent buster keaton rides again the railrodder 1965 on dvd. In 1965 the national film board of canada lured buster keaton north to star in. This film is a documentary about the filming of one of buster keatons movies. A hard act to follow spottons film is the best way to get to know the. For convenience, all 1965 films should be included in this category. These are the films of american actor, comedian, and filmmaker buster keaton. The railrodder and buster keaton rides again are available for free streaming on the national film boards website as well as on dvd. The film charts keatons journey across canada as he films the short movie the railroader in london and canada in what would prove his final silent film. Therefore, the very existence of keaton works against all of his efforts.
Buster keaton rides again 1965 buster keaton rides. Rent buster keaton rides again the railrodder 1965 starring buster keaton on dvd and bluray. As the railrodder, keaton crosses canada from east to west on a. While the railrodder itself is great entertainment, the behindthescenes buster keaton rides again documentary is the true gem, giving a wonderful background on how the great mind of buster keaton worked. As the railrodder, keaton crosses canada from east to west on a railway. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Buster keaton rides again 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Buster keaton rides again 1965, john spotton the making of railrodder. Buster keaton rides again 1965 buster keaton rides again.
The railrodder buster keaton is a man living in europe who reads about how great canada is so he goes there and travels the railway system where he takes in the wonderful visuals. It is based off of an old principle esse est percipi, which means to be is to be perceived. Buster keaton rides again, a 55minute documentary about the making of the railrodders, might be even more interesting because you. Buster keaton rides again 1965 10301965 us documentary 55m. Buster is one of the greatest film people of all time. Film profile for buster keaton, director and actor, born 4 october 1895. Buster keatons last commercial film appearance was in a funny thing happened on the way to the forum 1966, which was filmed in spain in septembernovember 1965. Buster keaton rides again 1965 directed by john spotton. In the 1965 documentary buster keaton rides again, viewers get a rare chance to hear the silent film stars speaking voice, captured during the shooting of the railrodder. In this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and, between times. This includes all 1965 films that can also be found in the subcategories. The silent film the railrodder was produced in 1965 by the national film board of canada intended at depicting canada through a railroad journey of buster keaton. Clyde bruckman story, lew lipton storyrichard schayer continuity, joseph farnham titles by, byron morgan story and al boasberg stars. Pdf zorro rides again volume 1 zorro rides again tp download online.
This film is a documentary about the filming of one of buster keaton s movies. Kino has loads of keaton besides the keaton plus disc go here and scroll down to buster keaton for individual links. A second film crew followed keaton and made the onehour documentary buster keaton rides again, a behindthescenes look at the making of the film. Buster keaton rides again search educational film journals at media history project for references to this film summary run time 56. The latter film showcasing keatons trademark slapstick comedy follows an old mans tour across canada on a railroad handcart, past the splendor of the countrys most. The railrodder and buster keaton rides again 1965 are enjoyable remnants of the keaton revival that occurred in the late 50s and early 60s, just before keatons death in 1966. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. With buster keaton, eleanor keaton, gerald potterton, michael kane. The scene stealers, buster keaton and ed wynn 1962. The national film board of canada paid tribute to keaton by having him do a. Buster keaton rides again catches a lot of the wonderful skills of this master of comedy. Buster keaton in the railrodder 1965 by victor murillo.
This documentary would be shown on canadian television while the railrodder was shown on the nations screens. About this site subscribe to our newsletters create your free nfb. While i feel it did drag a bit at parts, buster keaton rides again is still a fascinating and entertaining look into the making of one of buster keatons final film roles, and offers a glimpse into the man himself. The national film board of canada paid tribute to keaton by having him do a short subject in his old silent style. Buster keaton, eleanor keaton and gerald potterton.
This film is about how buster keaton made a canadian travel film, the railrodder. At the age of 70, legendary comic buster keaton creates the short film the railrodder. Streaming online buster keaton rides againthe railrodder. Jun 14, 2015 in this film keaton rides across canada on a railway scooter and, between times, rests in a specially appointed passenger coach where he and mrs. Home videos as dvds, mp4 video downloads, mpg videos on usb flash drives movie dvds, mp4 video downloads, mpg videos on usb flash drives buster keaton rides again this is your life the railrodder dvd mp4 usb. The film is a documentary about the filming of one of busters movies, the railrodder, 1965. Telescope with guest buster keaton 1964 buster keaton rides again 1965 the railrodder starring buster keaton 1965 0830. The railrodder 1965 borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Buster keaton rides again by john spotton director. The latter film showcasing keaton s trademark slapstick comedy follows an old mans tour across canada on a railroad handcart, past the splendor of the countrys most. Buster keaton ataca novamente buster keaton rides again 1965, filme completo, legendado em portugues. Buster keaton rides again 1965 this documentary chronicles the filming of one of buster keatons last short comedies, the railrodder, which features him in a.
This is a documentary about the film the railrodder john spotton. Keaton lived during their canadian film assignment. In the 1965 documentary buster keaton rides again, viewers get a rare chance to hear the silent film stars. Aug 02, 2019 buster keaton part from free and easy.
The film is a documentary about the filming of one of busters movies, the railrodder, 1965 borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. In a comedic portrayal of an englishmen reading about canada he then walks across the atlantic ocean to board a train which takes him. What actors and actresses appeared in buster keaton rides. Joseph frank keaton was born on october 4, 1895 in piqua, kansas, to joe keaton and myra keaton. Buster keaton rides again and the railrodder are available for free streaming on the. True to keatons genre, the film is full of sight gags as our protagonist puttputts his way to british columbia.
Two buster keatons for the price of one from the national film board of canada. Railrodder, thebuster keaton rides again dvd, 2001 for. He amazed the cast and crew by doing many of his own stunts, although thames television said that his increasingly ill health did force the use of a stunt double for some scenes. The railrodder 1965 out of 4 this here isnt a particularly good film but at the same time its worth watching due to its star. Buster keaton rides again by john spotton overdrive. Ep 41 buster keaton rides again with comedian nick flanagan.
In this informal study the comedian regales the film crew with. The 1965 canadian film board documentary on the life life, times and films buster keaton generally and the making of the railrodder comedy film short they produced together blackwhite, 1965, 56 minutes, plus two bonus features. Watch buster keaton rides again online 1965 movie yidio. The fictional film the rail rodder is teamed up with a documentary buster rides again about how the fictional film was.
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