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Buster Keaton's Comedic Innovations, Tyler P. Templeton Mar 2016

Buster Keaton's Comedic Innovations, Tyler P. Templeton

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A brief examination of Buster Keaton's contributions to cinematic comedy starting circa 1920, and specifically his progressive fusion of comedy with dramatic narrative. Keaton's innovations in the genre have allowed for his work to influence many contemporary filmmakers today, one of the most prominent examples being Wes Anderson.

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