Random Keaton Note #26

In the late 20s/early 30s Buster pitched a western film plot to MGM. He would play an inadequate easterner assisting his aunt, to be played by Marie Dressler, to catch up to a wagon train. MGM didn't go for it. I dunno-- sounds pretty good to me.

Another Altered Ad

Remember the altered ad I posted in April? No? Well, here is another:

This one was a bit tricky. Believe it or not, a man was sitting on the sofa in the original ad. Thanks to some paint, it is now free for Buster to strike a pose. Kinda looks like a decorating magazine caught BK lounging at home. 

Friday The Thirteenth

Happy Friday the 13th! If you've never watched One Week (or even if you have), do yourself a favor and watch! There are quite a few uploads on Youtube.

Random Keaton Note #25

Buster, Jimmy Durante, and Jackie Cooper were to make a film called Buddies in 1932. Due to Buster's health problems at the time, the film was never made. There are a few surviving publicity photos in the internet archives. Here are a couple:

Post Labor Day Post

The best laid plans... I had this "Happy Labor Day" post all set to go yesterday, but was under the weather all day. So here ya go... we'll change it to: Hope you had a nice, relaxing Labor Day!