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Television Tuesday - Episode "No Time at All" has a stricken airliner that disappears from radar on a flight from Miami to New York on Playhouse 90 CBS TV. Featuring Buster Keaton as ‘Harrison’ with others such as, William Lundigan, Keenan Wynn and Cliff Edwards.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Television Tuesday - Episode "No Time at All" has a stricken airliner that disappears from radar on a flight from Miami to New York on Playhouse 90 CBS TV. Featuring Buster Keaton as ‘Harrison’ with others such as, William Lundigan, Keenan Wynn and Cliff Edwards.
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This Day in Buster...December 2, 1931
The Bystander shares photos from the annual Herbert Brenon lawn tennis tournament. Some of those pictured, including Buster Keaton are, Robert Montgomery, Lew Cody, Joan Marsh, Dolores del Rio, Bebe Daniels, Gilbert Roland and Norma Talmadge.
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The Bystander shares photos from the annual Herbert Brenon lawn tennis tournament. Some of those pictured, including Buster Keaton are, Robert Montgomery, Lew Cody, Joan Marsh, Dolores del Rio, Bebe Daniels, Gilbert Roland and Norma Talmadge.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This Day in Buster...December 2, 1931
The Bystander shares photos from the annual Herbert Brenon lawn tennis tournament. Some of those pictured, including Buster Keaton are, Robert Montgomery, Lew Cody, Joan Marsh, Dolores del Rio, Bebe Daniels, Gilbert Roland and Norma Talmadge.
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The Bystander shares photos from the annual Herbert Brenon lawn tennis tournament. Some of those pictured, including Buster Keaton are, Robert Montgomery, Lew Cody, Joan Marsh, Dolores del Rio, Bebe Daniels, Gilbert Roland and Norma Talmadge.
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This Day in Buster…December 1, 1921
The North Adams Transcript reports, “Any picture in which Keaton appears is sure to procure a “laugh a minute,” but in “The Playhouse” Buster has outdone himself. It is chockful of side-splitting situations and gags."
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The North Adams Transcript reports, “Any picture in which Keaton appears is sure to procure a “laugh a minute,” but in “The Playhouse” Buster has outdone himself. It is chockful of side-splitting situations and gags."
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December 2, 2025 at 6:40 AM
This Day in Buster…December 1, 1921
The North Adams Transcript reports, “Any picture in which Keaton appears is sure to procure a “laugh a minute,” but in “The Playhouse” Buster has outdone himself. It is chockful of side-splitting situations and gags."
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The North Adams Transcript reports, “Any picture in which Keaton appears is sure to procure a “laugh a minute,” but in “The Playhouse” Buster has outdone himself. It is chockful of side-splitting situations and gags."
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Movie Monday - Buster Keaton and Joe Roberts engage in the thrill of the chase in “The Blacksmith,” 1922. This scene, rediscovered in 2013, was filmed by Buster after he was unhappy with the original - for all these years, we’d been watching the version he didn’t like!
December 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Movie Monday - Buster Keaton and Joe Roberts engage in the thrill of the chase in “The Blacksmith,” 1922. This scene, rediscovered in 2013, was filmed by Buster after he was unhappy with the original - for all these years, we’d been watching the version he didn’t like!
November 30, 1931
The Daily Herald writes a review for "Sidewalks of New York," "I thought there was nothing new to be extracted from a comic boxing match; yet Buster gave me the best fun of all in this scene, and the ludicrous possibilities of the ring are inexhaustible."
The Daily Herald writes a review for "Sidewalks of New York," "I thought there was nothing new to be extracted from a comic boxing match; yet Buster gave me the best fun of all in this scene, and the ludicrous possibilities of the ring are inexhaustible."
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
November 30, 1931
The Daily Herald writes a review for "Sidewalks of New York," "I thought there was nothing new to be extracted from a comic boxing match; yet Buster gave me the best fun of all in this scene, and the ludicrous possibilities of the ring are inexhaustible."
The Daily Herald writes a review for "Sidewalks of New York," "I thought there was nothing new to be extracted from a comic boxing match; yet Buster gave me the best fun of all in this scene, and the ludicrous possibilities of the ring are inexhaustible."
LAST CHANCE to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/DiHKO3n
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November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
LAST CHANCE to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/DiHKO3n
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Caption this moment between Buster Keaton & Anita Page in ’Sidewalks of New York’, 1931.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Caption this moment between Buster Keaton & Anita Page in ’Sidewalks of New York’, 1931.
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#oldhollywood #damfino
Saturday Captions -
This Day in Buster…November 29, 1941
"She's Oil Mine" is released by Columbia Pictures. The short condenses Buster’s 1932 movie, “The Passionate Plumber” into just 17 minutes. There are a few differences…
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This Day in Buster…November 29, 1941
"She's Oil Mine" is released by Columbia Pictures. The short condenses Buster’s 1932 movie, “The Passionate Plumber” into just 17 minutes. There are a few differences…
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November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Saturday Captions -
This Day in Buster…November 29, 1941
"She's Oil Mine" is released by Columbia Pictures. The short condenses Buster’s 1932 movie, “The Passionate Plumber” into just 17 minutes. There are a few differences…
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This Day in Buster…November 29, 1941
"She's Oil Mine" is released by Columbia Pictures. The short condenses Buster’s 1932 movie, “The Passionate Plumber” into just 17 minutes. There are a few differences…
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For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/DiHKO3n
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November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/DiHKO3n
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“The Paleface,” 1921 may not have aged well in terms of its portrayal of indigenous Americans, however the story sees the tribe triumph over greedy oil sharks who aim to steal their land at a time when this was still common practice by the US Government.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
“The Paleface,” 1921 may not have aged well in terms of its portrayal of indigenous Americans, however the story sees the tribe triumph over greedy oil sharks who aim to steal their land at a time when this was still common practice by the US Government.
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This Day in Buster… November 28, 1921
“The Boat” has its general release. The film is just one of the instances of the use of the “Damfino” gag, the name of the boat and the name we fans have adopted to describe ourselves. Why? Damfino!
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“The Boat” has its general release. The film is just one of the instances of the use of the “Damfino” gag, the name of the boat and the name we fans have adopted to describe ourselves. Why? Damfino!
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November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This Day in Buster… November 28, 1921
“The Boat” has its general release. The film is just one of the instances of the use of the “Damfino” gag, the name of the boat and the name we fans have adopted to describe ourselves. Why? Damfino!
#oldhollywood #silentfilm
“The Boat” has its general release. The film is just one of the instances of the use of the “Damfino” gag, the name of the boat and the name we fans have adopted to describe ourselves. Why? Damfino!
#oldhollywood #silentfilm
Thankful Thursday -
Happy Thanksgiving to those Damfamily members that celebrate - we’re thankful for every like, share & comment over this past year. You help keep Buster Keaton’s spirit alive. Hope your turkey (or duck) doesn't end up as tough as Buster's.
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Happy Thanksgiving to those Damfamily members that celebrate - we’re thankful for every like, share & comment over this past year. You help keep Buster Keaton’s spirit alive. Hope your turkey (or duck) doesn't end up as tough as Buster's.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Thankful Thursday -
Happy Thanksgiving to those Damfamily members that celebrate - we’re thankful for every like, share & comment over this past year. You help keep Buster Keaton’s spirit alive. Hope your turkey (or duck) doesn't end up as tough as Buster's.
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Happy Thanksgiving to those Damfamily members that celebrate - we’re thankful for every like, share & comment over this past year. You help keep Buster Keaton’s spirit alive. Hope your turkey (or duck) doesn't end up as tough as Buster's.
#oldhollywood
This Day in Buster… November 27, 1925
"Our Hospitality,” with the title "Accidenti che ospitalità!" opens in Italy.
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"Our Hospitality,” with the title "Accidenti che ospitalità!" opens in Italy.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This Day in Buster… November 27, 1925
"Our Hospitality,” with the title "Accidenti che ospitalità!" opens in Italy.
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"Our Hospitality,” with the title "Accidenti che ospitalità!" opens in Italy.
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WIP Wednesday - Promotional photos for Buster Keaton's "The Navigator," 1924.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
WIP Wednesday - Promotional photos for Buster Keaton's "The Navigator," 1924.
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We’re also looking for a new Board member as Ruth will be stepping down as part of her retirement from IBKS. If you would like to put yourself forward, or nominate another to take a seat on our Board, you can submit them here: buff.ly/g65jq9j
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November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We’re also looking for a new Board member as Ruth will be stepping down as part of her retirement from IBKS. If you would like to put yourself forward, or nominate another to take a seat on our Board, you can submit them here: buff.ly/g65jq9j
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This Day in Buster...November 25, 1932
The Evening Advocate reports that, "Buster Keaton keeps in physical trim by practicing baseball during his spare time at the studio with a hard game at the beach during the week."
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The Evening Advocate reports that, "Buster Keaton keeps in physical trim by practicing baseball during his spare time at the studio with a hard game at the beach during the week."
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November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This Day in Buster...November 25, 1932
The Evening Advocate reports that, "Buster Keaton keeps in physical trim by practicing baseball during his spare time at the studio with a hard game at the beach during the week."
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The Evening Advocate reports that, "Buster Keaton keeps in physical trim by practicing baseball during his spare time at the studio with a hard game at the beach during the week."
#oldhollywood #damfino #busterkeaton #baseball
Television Tuesday - Buster Keaton appears on “The Ed Wynn Show" - often cited as Buster’s first appearance on television, but he actually appeared on “The Irwin Allen Show” in May of the same year. He clocked up hundreds of appearances in the years following!
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November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Television Tuesday - Buster Keaton appears on “The Ed Wynn Show" - often cited as Buster’s first appearance on television, but he actually appeared on “The Irwin Allen Show” in May of the same year. He clocked up hundreds of appearances in the years following!
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Movie Monday - Buster Keaton goes overboard in “The Timid Young Man,” 1935 and declares that he hates women, but finds the perfect woman - she hates men!
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November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Movie Monday - Buster Keaton goes overboard in “The Timid Young Man,” 1935 and declares that he hates women, but finds the perfect woman - she hates men!
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This Day in Buster...November 24, 1943
The Kenosha News reports "Buster Keaton, now a writer at MGM, was the center of attention when he made an appearance at the Hollywood Canteen. He signed a total of 450 autographs for soldiers and literally 'stopped the show'."
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The Kenosha News reports "Buster Keaton, now a writer at MGM, was the center of attention when he made an appearance at the Hollywood Canteen. He signed a total of 450 autographs for soldiers and literally 'stopped the show'."
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This Day in Buster...November 24, 1943
The Kenosha News reports "Buster Keaton, now a writer at MGM, was the center of attention when he made an appearance at the Hollywood Canteen. He signed a total of 450 autographs for soldiers and literally 'stopped the show'."
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The Kenosha News reports "Buster Keaton, now a writer at MGM, was the center of attention when he made an appearance at the Hollywood Canteen. He signed a total of 450 autographs for soldiers and literally 'stopped the show'."
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This Day in Buster…November 23rd 1929…
‘The Hollywood Revue’ is released nationally by MGM. The movie featured the song, ’Singin’ in the Rain’ for the very first time, predating the musical of the same title by 23 years. It was sung by the entire cast but one.
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‘The Hollywood Revue’ is released nationally by MGM. The movie featured the song, ’Singin’ in the Rain’ for the very first time, predating the musical of the same title by 23 years. It was sung by the entire cast but one.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This Day in Buster…November 23rd 1929…
‘The Hollywood Revue’ is released nationally by MGM. The movie featured the song, ’Singin’ in the Rain’ for the very first time, predating the musical of the same title by 23 years. It was sung by the entire cast but one.
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‘The Hollywood Revue’ is released nationally by MGM. The movie featured the song, ’Singin’ in the Rain’ for the very first time, predating the musical of the same title by 23 years. It was sung by the entire cast but one.
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For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/BpbyMUt
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November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
For a chance to win “His Best Gal," a painting of Buster Keaton & his leading lady Brown Eyes, as seen in "Go West," 1925 - unique original piece by Buster Keaton's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox enter our raffle for 5 dollars here: buff.ly/BpbyMUt
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Caption this promo pic for “Free & Easy,” starring Buster Keaton & Anita Page.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Caption this promo pic for “Free & Easy,” starring Buster Keaton & Anita Page.
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This Day in Buster… November 22, 1929
The Pasadena Post reports that whilst Buster Keaton had trained his St. Bernard pup to jump in the car whenever he needed to take a ride, Elmer had now grown to the point that there was barely room for them both to get in!
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The Pasadena Post reports that whilst Buster Keaton had trained his St. Bernard pup to jump in the car whenever he needed to take a ride, Elmer had now grown to the point that there was barely room for them both to get in!
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November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This Day in Buster… November 22, 1929
The Pasadena Post reports that whilst Buster Keaton had trained his St. Bernard pup to jump in the car whenever he needed to take a ride, Elmer had now grown to the point that there was barely room for them both to get in!
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The Pasadena Post reports that whilst Buster Keaton had trained his St. Bernard pup to jump in the car whenever he needed to take a ride, Elmer had now grown to the point that there was barely room for them both to get in!
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This Day in Buster…November 21, 1956
The Valley Times reports that Anne Cornwall & Snub Pollard would appear in “The Buster Keaton Story” - Anne, who was the female lead in 1927’s “College” is pictured with Buster on set.
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The Valley Times reports that Anne Cornwall & Snub Pollard would appear in “The Buster Keaton Story” - Anne, who was the female lead in 1927’s “College” is pictured with Buster on set.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This Day in Buster…November 21, 1956
The Valley Times reports that Anne Cornwall & Snub Pollard would appear in “The Buster Keaton Story” - Anne, who was the female lead in 1927’s “College” is pictured with Buster on set.
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The Valley Times reports that Anne Cornwall & Snub Pollard would appear in “The Buster Keaton Story” - Anne, who was the female lead in 1927’s “College” is pictured with Buster on set.
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Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle and Jack Coogan Sr. in "Back Stage," 1919.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle and Jack Coogan Sr. in "Back Stage," 1919.
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