Thursday, October 31, 2024
Remeber This Friendly Ghost....Casper !!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Vintage Silent Film Star "Fatty Arbuckle"....Rise and Fall to Fame
Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle was a pioneering silent film actor, comedian, and director, born on March 24, 1887, in Kansas. He rose to fame in the 1910s, working alongside icons like Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, and was one of the highest-paid actors of his time. Known for his physical comedy and impressive agility, Arbuckle starred in numerous successful comedies, creating a beloved "Fatty" persona that was a staple in early Hollywood.
However, his career took a dramatic turn in 1921 when he was accused of raping and murdering actress Virginia Rappe during a party. Although he was tried three times and eventually acquitted, the scandal ruined his career, and he became one of the first major victims of the Hollywood "scandal culture." Despite being cleared legally, his reputation never fully recovered. Arbuckle struggled to find work under his name but continued directing films under the pseudonym William Goodrich until his death in 1933 from a heart attack. BJ🙈🙉🙊
Sunday, October 27, 2024
"Buster Keaton"...Vintage Silent Movie Star
Buster Keaton was a groundbreaking figure in silent cinema, renowned for his deadpan humor, elaborate stunts, and innovative filmmaking techniques. Born Joseph Frank Keaton IV on October 4, 1895, in Piqua, Kansas, Keaton grew up in a family of vaudeville performers, where he quickly became known for his physical comedy and resilience. His father, Joe Keaton, often tossed young Buster around on stage, earning him the nickname "The Great Stone Face" due to his unfazed expressions despite the chaotic stunts.
Keaton began his film career in the early 1920s, quickly making a name for himself through inventive, physically demanding comedies. He rose to prominence as a writer, director, and actor, creating now-iconic works such as Sherlock Jr. (1924), The General (1926), and Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928). His films were marked by an extraordinary attention to visual detail and clever use of props and mechanical devices. Keaton often performed his own stunts, which were highly dangerous and meticulously planned, contributing to a physical intensity and authenticity that set his films apart.
Monday, October 21, 2024
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