Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood

• Movie

  Type

• 2016

  Year

• 52m

  Runtime

• ★ 7.8

  Rating

• Documentary

  Genre

In 1926, Buster Keaton was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did this uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status of being a widely-worshipped star to an alcoholic and solitary fallen idol? With a spotlight on the 7 years during which his life changed, using extracts of Keaton’s films as magnifying mirrors, the documentary recounts the dramatic life of this creative genius and the Hollywood studios.

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Buster Keaton

Self