The Buster Keaton Story
| The Buster Keaton Story | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sidney Sheldon |
| Produced by |
Sidney Sheldon Robert Smith |
| Screenplay by |
Sidney Sheldon Robert Smith |
| Starring |
Donald O'Connor Ann Blyth Rhonda Fleming Peter Lorre Larry Keating Jackie Coogan |
| Music by | Victor Young |
| Cinematography | Loyal Griggs |
| Edited by | Archie Marshek |
Production company |
Forum Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Buster Keaton Story is a 1957 American drama film directed by Sidney Sheldon and written by Sidney Sheldon and Robert Smith. The film stars Donald O'Connor, Ann Blyth, Rhonda Fleming, Peter Lorre, Larry Keating and Jackie Coogan. The film was released on April 21, 1957, by Paramount Pictures.[1][2] The film was described by AllMovie as "sublimely inaccurate" regarding details of Keaton's life. It was produced by Paramount Pictures, which paid Keaton $50,000 for the rights to his life story, allowing Keaton to remain financially solvent for the remainder of his life.[3]
Cast
- Donald O'Connor as Buster Keaton
- Ann Blyth as Gloria Brent
- Rhonda Fleming as Peggy Courtney
- Peter Lorre as Kurt Bergner
- Larry Keating as Larry Winters
- Jackie Coogan as Elmer Case
- Richard Anderson as Tom McAffee
- Dave Willock as Joe Keaton
- Claire Carleton as Myra Keaton
- Larry White as Buster Keaton, age 7
- Dan Seymour as Indian Chief
- Michael Ross as Assistant Chief
- Nan Martin as Edna
- Robert Christopher as Nick
- Richard Aherne as Franklin
See also
References
- ↑ "The Buster Keaton Story (1957) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ A. H. Weiler (1957-04-22). "Movie Review - The Buster Keaton Story - The Screen: 'The Buster Keaton Story'; Comic Titan's Life Is Unfolded at Mayfair Slapstick Artist Done by Donald O'Connor 'Naked Eye' Opens". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ Hal Erickson (2016-04-15). "The Buster Keaton Story (1957) - Sidney Sheldon | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
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