Birthplace of BUSTER KEATON Piqua Kansas

[@c.a.mathews2155]

As a Damfino, I want to thank you so much for this! You did a great job Jordan. Keep in mind that Buster spent only about two weeks in Piqua while his mother recovered from the birth. Buster actually considered Muskegon, Michigan his hometown; it's where his father bought the family's only home and where he spent his summer's growing up (the rest of the year, he traveled with the family's vaudeville act). Muskegon is where the annual Buster Keaton International Society Convention is held, and where you can find a life size statue of Buster in front of the theater there. There are also many other things you can see related to Buster's time there. Oh, and, they didn't shave Buster's forehead, it was a wig. I love your vlogs, but this one was special. Thanks again!

[@helenamountford9234]

Great additional info - thanx!

[@AntiquesHollywood]

C.A. Mathews yes! I want to get out there someday!!

[@davidseites6837]

Thanks for mentioning Muskegon and Buster Keaton. As a Muskegon resident , I get a smile every time I drive by Buster's statue in downtown Muskegon.

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Glad to see some Buster Keaton history. Wish Hollywood would give him more prestige.

[@1964LBH]

That is a cute little museum. I agree they should acknowledge that Piqua is his birthplace.

[@cecilmahpiya]

Buster Keaton is my favorite silent film actor. Thanks for all your vlogs. You are delightful to listen and watch.

[@vonalaird1883]

What a great little museum, it was full of wonderful treasures. Thank goodness you are making places like this known.

[@dn7647]

Thank you so much for doing this vlog. I love, love, love that you showed where Buster Keaton's Museum is located. I kept looking in LA, but I never thought to look in Kanas. My great-uncle Max Nosseck directed Keaton in Paris and I have a few photos of the crew, I'm totally going to send them to this museum. I found the photos in my Grandfather's (Martin) screening room (Nosseck Projection) at Sunset and Doheny after he passed away in 1980. This screening room was also the place that Howard Hughes lived for a few weeks, I got a chance to see him once, it was around 1971 and he looked totally normal. Also, strangely enough I was James Karen's Theatrical agent with M.E.W.Inc. in Beverly Hills from 1978-1980. He was a very nice man, but very dramatic. He'd come into the office wearing a cape, hat and a cane and would tell us stories while he'd wave his cane around. Mr. Karen was alway acting. Another Buster Keaton degree is that in 1966 I live in Woodland Hills, CA when he died~I thought he died at the Woodland Hills Motion Picture home, but his bio doesn't say where he died. It's connected to a hospital~the name has been changed. But whether it was the home or the hospital in Woodland Hills, it's the same building~I've been there many times. I remember my family saying that Buster Keaton was old and that it was his time. But today 70 is not old, then it was. Thank you Jordan, you really are an incredible person to keep the memory of Buster Keaton and James Karen alive. I will forever be grateful to you.

[@Velocity_sports9]

Thank goodness for vloggers like you that do keep memories alive! I agree 100% that there should be some sort of recognition from the town, but with any luck there will be someone watching that can make a difference. I can't wait to see more tomorrow. On a side note, that makes me so sad about the Mae West memorabilia. I was actually thinking about that vlog recently because Tim held such a wonderful collection. At least we have your vlog to remember it.

[@ImJustKaren_]

It is strange there is no acknowledgement to Buster until you get right into the town. A billboard is definitely needed! Thanks for taking us to this one of a kind museum.

[@jeanmetzger9359]

It's great that you're keeping the memory of Buster Keaton alive in your vlog.

[@alexp9089]

It’s sad you know, thinking Buster may be forgotten. Thankful for your vlogs that keep these classic legends memory alive. Well done my friend. ❤️

[@gerrilyn1070]

When I was a little kid in the 1950's, I watched Buster Keaton movies on television. Even back then, I recognized his talent and was so impressed with his physical comedy. He was truly amazing and I can only imagine now what kind of a toll it took on his body as he got older. He's been a favorite of mine for 60 years now, and my second favorite would be Jackie Chan who is cut from the same cloth.

[@choward1115]

Oh how fun was this vlog?? Who knew the state of Kansas had a Museum for Buster Keaton & the one and only Museum in the world for Keaton. Keaton was known as “Old stone face” a bunch of memorabilia in the building. Covering all aspics of his acting career how cool is that?? I love a nice little modest building covering the long ago star’s career. Take care y’all🌹🌺🌸🌼🌷🥁🎸🎶🎵⭐️🌪✨🌻🌻👩🏻‍💻

[@SpuzzyLargo]

I vaguely remember this Buster Keaton anecdote. Fred Astaire was filming a dance scene where he's trapped in a small room or closet with a wild animal (lion? tiger?) outside the door, and they couldn't figure out how to get Astaire free. So they called Keaton for ideas. He suggested that Astaire take out the door hinge bolts, and use the now-freed door as a shield to walk behind as he left the room. Something like that. Anyone else remember this? Was it actually in a Fred Astaire movie? That classic Keaton scene where the building wall falls over him is both frightening and genius.

[@jeffkidd7409]

There should be more about Buster in museums . Great vlog Jordan. He deserves to be remembered. I grew up watching the General.

[@joemomoney13]

I heard that Buster played a role in Lucy's life. He taught her how to be hilarious.

[@TheCoasterLisa]

I don’t think many people know about Buster Keaton as he was from Hollywood’s playful post-vaudeville early comedy era. Even Vaudeville itself isn’t something many know about unless they had some exposure to it or knowledge of it growing up. Fortunately, my 94-year-young dad was born in 1924 and loved Keaton and Chaplin growing up. So, he passed his knowledge and appreciation of this history along to me. But, as a tail-end baby boomer, I wouldn’t have ever known about Keaton if my dad hadn’t been a kid when vaudeville and early Hollywood had merged care of people like Keaton. It is sad that Hollywood never even acknowledged Keaton for all that he brought forth and influenced in the early part of the industry regardless of his faults. Seems like Chaplin ended up receiving the accolades of remembrance. Thanks Jordan in educating people about this early talent!

[@kstewskis]

Never know, just like folks didn’t know about the Clark Cable museum in the little small town in Ohio, now they know of the Buster Keaton museum in Piqua. Good things might happen for them!

[@tumsfestival]

As is mentioned in another comment, there is an annual convention (the 2019 convention being held October 4-6 will the 25th) held in Muskegon, Michigan which is hosted by the International Buster Keaton Society. It would undoubtedly make for another great episode of your vlog.

[@cindycinnamon1965]

Oh wow, what a fantastic little museum! Buster Keaton in my opinion, was a comedic genius in the silent s movie industry followed by Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. Hopefully now because of your vlog, more people will go and visit the museum. And speaking of museums, in downtown Kennesaw, Georgia there is a museum that has the actual train from The General. Thank you Jordan for your passion and for your dedication to your vlogs. It shines through you!

[@robinnisius113]

Maybe, hopefully, the reason there's not much in this museum, or another museum, is that his family, friends, and the studios are holding on to what mementos they have of him. I'm not a big silent film fan, but you gotta love Buster! What few movies I have seen of him I have enjoyed immensely. Thanks for showing us the museum and helping to preserve a bit of history.

[@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142]

I agree with you Jordan, there should be some sort of billboard acknowledging Buster. Thanks to you we the viewers are learning something everyday. These little places you visit have lots of stories to tell :)

[@Sherryberry100]

I've always been fascinated by Buster....ty so much, this was awesome.

[@donaldwolpert6356]

Many of Buster Keaton's features and 2-reelers are on Blu-ray. One of my favorites is "Our Hospitality", where his wife Natalie plays the love interest, and his first son, Joseph jr, plays him as a baby. Very good vlog, Jordan! It is really sad about the waning interest in Buster.

[@jemjr61]

Being a huge Buster Keaton fan this makes me really sad........so underappreciated

[@leenorthcutt8421]

He is my absolute Favorite - THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting!!!

[@galememeeof6688]

The squares you are seeing around town are quilt squares. In a lot of parts of the country people have started putting huge ones on their barns, all different, and making maps so people can go on road trips to see the quilt squares. The town might have a map for people to go around and see the quilt squares. Quilting is having a resurgence in popularity that started in 1976 for the bicentennial and has continued on since then.

[@blazefairchild465]

Nice to see a small museum for Buster . Thank you for finding it, vlogging it for those of us who can't get out that way.

[@scottieburnett5606]

What a treat! Those of us who love Buster Keaton are so appreciative, Jordan. Perhaps the locals will hear your plea and do more to advertise his birthplace.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Awesome job Jordan! I'm sure no one else has covered that homestead location. It all deserves to be covered!

[@maizie9454]

Thanks for your keaton pieces. Keaton was brilliant.

[@oxtuckian]

I agree that a billboard of acknowledgement to Buster is certainly needed! Your commentary adds alot to this little museum. I learn so much from you about people/places I've never known about. Thanks Jordan! 😎

[@pdxer8895]

Definitely under rated. A great comedic talent. You don't normally stop in rural water district buildings? Put up a sign!!! Great vlog.

[@celestine811]

Busters work is timeless , it's might be a small museum but it has quality items and photos . Thank you Jordan lovely vlog ! :-)

[@mrDCunningham]

One of the greatest legends of entertainment. I'm thankful for your appreciation of Buster. And many others that this generation is unaware of. Great vlog and information👍🏻😎

[@dollywilson3395]

What you did here, Jordan, will definitely help others to remember Buster and hopefully, like you said, some locals might see it and take the initiative to promote their local celebrity. Thanks for the vlog.

[@robinbockman7247]

The large painting of buster on a track maintenance vehicle is from, The Rail Rodder, available on you tube.

[@tomry831]

Thanks Jordan. Surprised that with all the hundreds of millions of dollars big time comedians have they only have one small museum for Buster.

[@montemichelbleu]

Loved this, and thank you sincerely for paying (further) homage to one of the true greats. As you said , we need to appreciate that at least there is this. But it is indeed, very saddening that Buster Keaton's place in history and as a pioneer in film-making (and comedy in particular) may be slipping away. His work from the silent era is still as strong as it was then, and also reveals the genius of an artist whose innovations and comedic "bits" became the standard, set the bar, and have been appropriated and incorporated by others ever since.

[@johanfretzen1852]

IDK who buster Keaton is... But I'm more excited to learn. It's true you can learn ALOT from these vlogs! Also have a GREAT DAY LIONHEARTS! 🦁

[@CrazyforTrouble]

Once you discover Buster you will be hooked.

[@johanfretzen1852]

@captain purple okay thank you. :)

[@leontindle7226]

that is an awesome vlog about one great actor I love buster Keaton and his films thank you jordenthelion

[@kathleenhorner9296]

Bravo! A Buster fix! Thank you, Jordan.

[@chrishutchinson2297]

Buster Keaton was a genius of Comedy. It's so sad that people don't know much about him and that there isn't any other museums dedicated to him. But it's nice that they have that one in Piqua. Which is a nice little Museum. So sad about your friend having to give up his collection of Mae West memorabilia and couldn't find a museum that would display them. Hollywood can be so superficial. Thank you again Jordan

[@joanlightfoot218]

As you say what a shame that there's no billboard to say this is the birth place of Buster Keaton!! He needs to be remembered. Thanks for your vlog! Love to Jah from Josie Labrador.

[@wlwal1]

That was so Great Jordan! Very Sad Hollywood does not have any museum for Buster!At least there is something in Kansas to remember him by!

[@mynameisvna]

I have always enjoyed watching Buster Keaton! Very underrated. So awesome you did this to bring more people out there!!

[@racheldelgado5646]

Wonderful vlog about Buster Keaton. Hope your vlog brings more attention to the small museum. Very sad to hear about the Mae West collection. Can only hope that some of her dresses will be on public display someday. Thanks Jordan for sharing all the gems you come across.

[@Eduardo-uo7qs]

I don't know why Buster Keaton films were never mentionated in Brazil how they should have been. He was a great comedic artist. I wonder what happened in America for not to recognised his memory. Congratulations Jordan by keep his memory alive. From Rio, Brazil.

[@sue7011]

Very sad he was not able to get a Mae West museum, very sad. Those dresses would have been great to see. But so grateful to you both for seeing what we could of her collection.

[@sandrafatland2843]

Thank you for highlighting the museum in Piqua. If I ever get back to Kansas, I will visit.

[@calvinsaxton9925]

great ! thanks for the tour of the keaton museum !

[@deborahshallin5843]

We pronounce Piqua. Pick Way. Thank you. I lived in the area all my life and only learned about his birthplace after I moved away.

[@mariotavena8664]

It's amazing that nobody has taken the initiative to spread the word about Piqua. Not only would it bring so much love to Buster Keaton's memory but also some good revenue to the town. They're literally sitting on a gold mine! Sad..

[@rickdrais9737]

The Kino Lorber BlueRay editions of Buster’s films are outstanding. One of my favorite moments from his career has always been the scene in “Limelight” with Buster and Charlie Chaplin together. Almost hard to believe that right there were the two greatest figures in early motion picture history on the screen together for the first and only time as far as I know. Too bad it came so late in both of their careers…

[@abigailv8520]

I'm originally from Kansas, and have never heard of this town or Buster. They primarily only teach us about Mae West in the history books. It looked like you drove through my birthplace, El Dorado! I've been binging your vids this week. New subbie from SoCal!

[@annesantos5104]

I really enjoyed this vlog on Buster Keaton’s birthplace and learning more about him. The museum would be well worth a visit. I really don’t understand why it isn’t advertised more with at least a sign placed in the town. Thanks, Jordan!

[@edkamensky6684]

VERY GOOD VIDEO, JORDAN !!! LOVE BUSTER KEATON !!! Thank you very much!

[@CottageCupcake]

Awe Jordan you’re a gem to be able to vlog such historic Hollywood for all to view😊thank you from an Ohioan 🎯

[@Lambert1386]

Loved him growing up. Channel 11 in Dallas/Ft. Worth showed all the greats back in the '60s.

[@donellemiller6680]

I agree it is amazing there is not more acknowledgement for Buster Keatons work. Maybe the state museum has more info on Buster? Thanks for researching and tracking down his home place and museum. I'm sad to hear people actually saying they don't know who he is. I thought Buster would have been as well known as Charlie Chaplan. I remember seeing Buster on TV and we watched a lot of vintage comedy thanks to my dad and I actually remember more Keaton than Chaplan. Thanks Jordan for keeping their memories alive!

[@AntiquesHollywood]

Awwww Buster and Natalie were happy at one time.

[@cindyjohnson2300]

Gee Jordan you were very close to my home town, Emporia. Pop of Piqua Kansas 107. Was so suprised how much stuff they had in so small of a space. Great job!😎🐕✌

[@CamperCamper-km2sq]

I would say he was in the top 3 from back then you have Charlie Chapman-buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I agree

[@robertmcevoy24]

Buster had such a classic touch to comedy, Jordan when you mentioned Mae West another comedian comes to mind WC Fields this was my parents era I grew up appreciating the classic comedies along with the Big Band music what an era and their memories should live on.

[@edisongirard]

Great vlog @Jordanthelion. Highly recommend John Bengston's book. Fascinating historic reference. Kino video has done a great job restoring and releasing Keaton's surviving works on DVD. 'The Art of Buster Keaton' is a rich treasure trove, as are the Arbuckle & Keaton video releases. The latter really showcase how gifted Roscoe (Fatty) was as a performer. Also great was Al St. John, who completed Arbuckle's 'Roughhouse Trio'.

[@tonystracener9078]

Awesome vlog Jordan. Buster was very much a legend. Also very underappreciated.

[@lindalucas7947]

Awesome awesome, I loved Buster Keaton, one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing

[@maryrivinius4645]

Thank you for showing us all this cool stuff. I enjoy all videos and most of all jaw.

[@1189paris]

My favorite silent film comedians are in this order: 1)Buster Keaton. 2)Harold Lloyd. 3)Charlie Chaplin.

[@sandraplonka5225]

He’s my favorite! Thanks again Jordan.

[@laurenmesker3174]

Buster was such a talented artist. He showcased this talent naturally, no digital enhancements. It is a shame so many young people are missing out on his movie legacy. Maybe your vlog will create some interest in these almost forgotten comic legends. Sorry to learn about the sale of Mae West’s collection. The only good thing is that a really true fan of her could possibly purchase something and truly cherish that item.

[@elvishouck]

Awesome Video for a man that is a true Pioneer of Hollywood Cinema. Thank you Jordan!

[@joanr381]

I'm sorry to hear about Mae West's belongings being auctioned....you could tell that the man who had these items in his possession really treasured those items. I love Buster Keaton.....such soulful eyes!

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Nice vlog! He was one of the greats!

[@dawnriley5092]

Jordan, you mentioned you weren't sure what the significance of the military uniform in the corner was. Im wondering if it was the same uniform he was wearing in the tiny cigarette card pic. I remember watching Buster Keaton reruns, possibly on the PBS station, here in Ohio on Sundays when I was a kid. Thanks for always doing great vlogs!

[@kandicejanusz1829]

Favorite pic is Buster with Lucy and Desi. Buster Keaton was a great performer.

[@janadeubner9883]

Really enjoyed this vlog. Loved hearing the early history of Buster Keaton. Like you said it is sad that Buster doesn't have more recognition there but your vlog will no doubt will make a difference! And it is also sad that we will not get to see the rest of Mae West's collection.

[@NicoleNightingale]

Ahh the Mae West collection story 😭 Definitely an “If I was rich...” moment!!

[@mariaday712]

Great vlog. I learned a lot about Buster Keaton. Thankfully at least you are doing something to keep his memory alive. It's ashame there isn't some marker for him somewhere in town. Enjoyed this very much. Safe Travels and Take Care.

[@HeroesITC]

Your videos are so cool! Love seeing the places you visit and learning about the history behind it. Keep doing your thing man!

[@jhanes3791]

Buster had a cameo in Sunset Boulevard. He was in a group that William Holden called the 'wax works' who played bridge with Nora Desmond.

[@dawnbenchley7237]

Great video, Jordan. Buster was one of my dad's fav silent film stars.

[@jan6626]

It is rather sad that they don't have a sign coming into town acknowledging that the town is his birth place. However I was impressed with how well kept and displayed the items in the museum were. Hopefully someone see to it the signs get put on either end of town. Great vlog though, enjoyed it. Thanks Jordan

[@misspearlpearl7530]

Glad you did this vlog.

[@dazzlingchick]

💋Really cool vlog about a Hollywood great! So glad you got to film those two vlogs about Mae West items. Loved seeing everything he had of hers. Safe travels and Blessings. ~Love and Light 💖Carli

[@debbiemoeller2169]

You always share some unique stories. Thank you for sharing. Much love to you and Jah ❤❤❤🦁

[@julesmpg]

It’s so cool that his hometown recognized him. It’s sad Hollywood hasn’t appreciates their own history by building a museum before artifacts got spread about like Mae West’s will be or like the Debbie Reynolds collection:

[@deebrown6160]

My middelest son looves Buster, Charlie and Larual and Hardy! Hes special needs and finds the silent comedies funny😁 Thanks for sharing😊❤

[@megz_85]

Fantastic! And yes there should be something there. Thanks again🙂

[@pamswilder51]

Dear Jordan, I hope you enjoy our beautiful Midwest sky. Thanks. Appreciate.

[@mslaerik66]

love Buster thank you!

[@cookingartguy2170]

My good friends The Goldbergs worked with him on Broadway in the 1960s and absolutely adored him. They still have his inscribed and signed photo hanging in their house.

[@mismary316]

Love your history on everything you do!

[@jaytrace1006]

Buster Keaton is legend! I drive by Piqua every time I go home to Emporia to visit. Usually that’s on the weekend, and I assume the water district building is closed…

[@CrazyforTrouble]

Good job, Jordan!

[@rhondadaum8657]

Love the Keaton- Houdini relationship. Had no.idea. Also, I'm hoping the gentleman with all the Ms West memorabilia makes a good profit although I know it breaks his heart. Watched your vlog and he truly had toooo much in his space. Best of luck to him.

[@kaylajones7599]

I learned so much about Buster Keaton! I'm going to go watch his films! I am always excited to discover more silent film stars! Thanks, Jordan!!

[@rohnsparkman5466]

Jordan i love your video on buster Kenton I love buster

[@lorie1357]

I also like Harold Lloyd. Both are my favorite silent actors.

[@bigdawgbrandon23]

The things on the buildings are 4-h barn quilts

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Great vlog Jordan pretty little town. I hope someone from the town arranges a sigh. Buster keaton was funny and sounds like a true gentleman...