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The Genius of Buster Keaton: Perfecting the ‘Art of the Gag’

Buster Keaton was one of the founding fathers of visual comedy. It’s been over 100 years since he first appeared onscreen, and there is still so much we can learn from him. In this video essay by Tony Zhou, through his old but informative channel Every Frame a Painting, he explores the artistry and thought behind Keaton’s gags. ...

Jessica Kneipp

Buster Keaton.