Summaries

This film is a documentary about the filming of one of Buster Keaton's movies: The Railrodder (1965).

Details

Keywords
  • film history
  • comedy filmmaking
  • reference to buster keaton
  • reference to roscoe 'fatty' arbuckle
  • silent filmmaking
Genres
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Oct 29, 1965
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-PG
Countries of origin Canada
Official sites NFB (english)
Language English
Production companies National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 55m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

The fictional film (The Rail Rodder) is teamed up with a documentary (Buster Rides Again) about how the fictional film was shot which highlights glimpses into Keatons home life, marriage, comedy thinking, and personality. A must for silent film fans to enjoy.

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