Buster Keaton
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publication date: Sunday, December 1, 2024 (part of December 2024)
category: Movies
clue: One of the biggest stars of the Silent Era, this expressionless comedian survived a two-ton building facade collapse but not talkies.
explanation: Buster Keaton has been hailed as one of the Silent Era's greatest comedians. Nicknamed "The Great Stone Face," his career essentially ended when he signed with MGM and lost creative control of his films, amidst the advent of sound films. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Aaron Shurtleff, and Scott Hardie