One of the most acclaimed stars of the silent film era — or any film era, actually — is the subject of a loving documentary hitting the Detroit Film…
One of the most acclaimed stars of the silent film era — or any film era, actually — is the subject of a loving documentary hitting the Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts this weekend and next.
“The Great Buster” chronicles the artistic life of influential filmmaker, comedian and actor Buster Keaton. Keaton, who spent childhood summers in Muskegon, had a lengthy Hollywood career, but is best known for his work during the silent era — behind the scenes and on the screen — in ’20s comedies like “The General” and “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” In 1999, the American Film Institute slotted him as the No.
