Thursday, April 30, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #33

Answer to yesterday's question: Golfer

Question #33:

What is Buster's middle name?
a. Frederick
b. Ferris
c. Fletcher
d. Frank

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #32

Answer to yesterday's question: Parlor, Bedroom, and Bath

Question #32:

In the film Convict 13, Buster plays a convict turned prison guard, but what is he at the beginning?
a. A waiter
b. A bank teller
c. A fisherman
d. A golfer


Tuesday, April 28, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #31

Answer to yesterday's question: Majestic Theatre

Question #31:

In which film does Buster portray the character Reginald Irving?
a. Free and Easy
b. Parlor, Bedroom, and Bath
c. The Cameraman
d. Sidewalks of New York




Monday, April 27, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #30

Answer to yesterday's question: France

Question #30:

In Spite Marriage, what is the name of the theater where Trilby Drew is performing?
a. Grand
b. Majestic
c. Imperial
d. Royal


Sunday, April 26, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #29

Answer to yesterday's question: The Bell Boy

Question #30:

The film The Passionate Plumber is set in which country?
a. England
b. France
c. Spain
d. U.S.A.

Saturday, April 25, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #28

Answer to yesterday's question: Love Nest On Wheels

Question #28:

As long as we mentioned Love Nest On Wheels, it borrows a few gags from which earlier film?
a. The Garage
b. The Hayseed
c. Coney Island
d. The Bell Boy


Friday, April 24, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #27

Answer to yesterday's question: The Scarecrow
Answer to bonus question: Sybil Seely

Question #27:

Which film has more than one Keaton in the cast?
a. The Gold Ghost
b. Love Nest On Wheels
c. Grand Slam Opera
d. The Chemist


Thursday, April 23, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #26:

We may be at this longer than I thought... Hope everyone is doing okay wherever you are!

Answer to yesterday's question: The Garage

The following photo is from which film?
a. The Boat
b. One Week
c. Hard Luck
d. The Scarecrow

Bonus question: Name the actress


Wednesday, April 22, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #25

Answer to yesterday's question: Bartender

Question #25:

So speaking of occupations, in which film does Buster play a fireman?
a. The Garage
b. His Ex Marks The Spot
c. The Goat
d. Three On A Limb


Tuesday, April 21, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #24

Answer to yesterday's question: Elmer

Question #24:

In The General, Buster lies about his occupation to the army enlistment officials. What does he claim to be?
a. A blacksmith
b. A farmer
c. A bartender
d. A musician


Monday, April 20, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #23

Answer to yesterday's question: Thomas Murphy

Question #23:

Buster had a recurring character name in several films after 1928. What was it?
a. Eugene
b. Everett
c. Emmett
d. Elmer

Sunday, April 19, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #22

Answer to yesterday's question: One Week

Question #22:

Now this really is trivial! In Sherlock Jr., Buster rides a motorcycle through an outdoor stag party. What is the name of the bachelor being honored?
a. Marcus Taylor
b. Thomas Murphy
c. Joseph Vernon
d. Albert Jones

Saturday, April 18, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #21

Answer to yesterday's question: A Country Hero

Question #21:

The photo below is from which film?
a. One Week
b. The Goat
c. Neighbors
d. The Electric House


Friday, April 17, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #20

Answer to yesterday's question: Day Dreams

Question #20:

Which of the following Buster films is the only one considered lost?
a. Oh, Doctor
b. His Wedding Night
c. Convict 13
d. A Country Hero


Thursday, April 16, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #19

Answer to yesterday's question: Clayton College

Question #19:

The photo below is from what film?
a. Cops
b. The Love Nest
c. The Boat
d. Day Dreams




Wednesday, April 15, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #18

Answer to yesterday's question: College Professor

Question #18:

So speaking of college, in Buster's film College, what is the name of the college?
a. Edwards College
b. Clayton College
c. Roberts University
d. Franklin University

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #17

Answer to yesterday's question: Our Hospitality

Question #17:

In the film Speak Easily, Buster plays a:
a. Stock Broker
b. Lab Technician
c. College Professor
d. Talent Scout

Monday, April 13, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #16

Answer to yesterday's question: The Navigator

Question #16:
Buster's first wife, Natalie Talmadge, appeared with Buster in which film?
a. The Three Ages
b. Our Hospitality
c. Sherlock, Jr.
d. Go West


Sunday, April 12, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #15

Answer to yesterday's question: H. B. Warner

Question #15:

In which film did Buster play the character Rollo Treadway?
a. The Navigator
b. The Saphead
c. Seven Chances
d. College




One more note for today:

Saturday, April 11, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #14

Answer to yesterday's question: Seven Chances

Question #14:

Name the actor who appeared with Buster in Sunset Boulevard.
a. H. B. Warner
b. Eugene O'Brien
c. Richard Barthelmess
d. Lionel Barrymore

Friday, April 10, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #13

Answer to yesterday's question: The Hayseed

Question #13:

Which 1920s Keaton film has a beginning sequence in color? One small note: unfortunately, not all copies show this sequence in color.
a. The Three Ages
b. Our Hospitality
c. The General
d. Seven Chances


Thursday, April 9, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #12

Answer to yesterday's question: 1,000 dollars a week plus 25% of the profits

Question #12:

In which 1910s film does Buster perform a short magic act?
a. Moonshine
b. The Hayseed
c. The Rough House
d. Back Stage


Wednesday, April 8, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #11

Answer to yesterday's question: My Wonderful World Of Slapstick

Okay, so you have ten trivia questions under your belt now. How about something a little more challenging?

Question #11:

When Buster was given his own studio in 1920, what was his salary?
a. 500 dollars a week, plus 50% of the profits
b. 750 dollars a week plus 15% of the profits
c. 1,000 dollars a week plus 25% of the profits
d. 1,250 dollars a week plus 20% of the profits

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #10

Answer to yesterday's question: Baseball

Question #10:

What is the title of Buster's autobiography?
a. The Buster Keaton Story
b. My Wonderful World of Slapstick
c. My Life In Slapshoes
d. Buster Speaks




Monday, April 6, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #9

Answer to yesterday's question: Myra

Question #9:

What was Buster's favorite sport?
a. Golf
b. Tennis
c. Baseball
d. Football

Sunday, April 5, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #8

Answer to yesterday's question: Neighbors

Question #8:

What was Buster's mother's first name?
a. Myra
b. Mona
c. Marion
d. Malinda

Saturday, April 4, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #7

Answer to yesterday's question: Three

Question #7:

Name the Keaton film in which the following note made an appearance:
a. One Week
b. Day Dreams
c. Neighbors
d. The Love Nest

Friday, April 3, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #6

Answer to yesterday's question: Pork Pie

Question #6:

How many times was Buster married?
a. none
b. one
c. two
d. three

Thursday, April 2, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #5

Answer to yesterday's question: Roscoe Arbuckle

Question #5:
What is the style name of Buster's famous hat?

a. Pork Pie
b. Flapjack
c. Flat Top
d. Fedora Flat

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

A Little Buster Trivia #4

Answer to yesterday's question: The 3 Keatons

Question #4:

Who gave Buster his first part in a movie?
a. Mack Sennett
b. Norma Talmadge
c. Roscoe Arbuckle
d. Douglas Fairbanks