"This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf." Includes bibliographical references, filmographies, and index.
Contents:
The smallest comedian -- Keep your eye on the kid -- Big frog in a little puddle -- Not like the old man anymore -- I cast my lot with the pictures -- Getting restless -- The comedy sensation of the screen world -- The most unique and original comedian -- Spooling comedy -- Our hospitality -- The navigator -- Friendless -- The general -- Steamboat Bill, Jr. -- Giving in -- The cameraman -- The gag day is over -- Running around loose -- Crash in to my life -- I've got lots of time -- One of the skeletons in the M-G-M closet -- A comedy sequence here and there -- Diggin' up material -- Along came television -- The worst thing ever made -- Merton of the movies -- Once upon a mattress -- When television was king -- The railrodder -- Something like a genius.
Summary:
"A comprehensive account of the life and work of Buster Keaton"-- Provided by publisher.
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