Buster Keaton - The Art of the Gag

Why it was recommended

a great Every Frame a Painting film essay on his work

Recommendationkeiferski · Original2025-01

What it covers

An Every Frame a Painting video essay on Buster Keaton's visual comedy, examining how he built and framed his gags. It uses clips from his silent films to show the thinking. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Every Frame a Painting

Length

8 min 35 sec

Year

2015

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