Buster Keaton Interview 1960 Remastered Audio

Studs Terkel had the privilege of speaking with Keaton in 1960, only six years before Keaton passed away from lung cancer. Their conversation touches on the art of making a silent film and answers such important questions as how many subtitles should a silent movie have, who should you never throw a pie at, and why does Buster never smile. He also discusses the influence of Charlie Chaplin on film and the virtues of a live audience.

[@Kent-qo6xp]

My father said meeting Buster Keaton was the greatest moment of his life.

[@louisochs9135]

Did he tell you how the meeting went? Any discussion or did he just see him? I think it'd be cool as well, please elaborate if possible! Buster was great

[@Kent-qo6xp]

@@louisochs9135 My father did not elaborate, however he spilled the beans about me?

[@Divine_R]

I'm so glad this interview is available here. It feels surreal to hear his voice

[@WalterJoergLangbein]

So am I!

[@sciencedavedunning3415]

Young Buster's 4th birthday was eventful. 1st he got his finger caught in his mother's clothes mangler. The doctor had to be called to free Buster from the rollers by amputatiing his fingertip. A little later, he stumbled off the front steps and cracked his head on the flagstone. The doctor had to be called again, to stitch up Buster's head. Later still, a stiff wind was blowing in, curious Buster threw open the window and was promptly sucked out and into the air ! Two blocks away, a neighbor was able to catch Buster by the ankle, bringing him back to Terra firma, and deliver him home. My hope is that you now have a deeper understanding of Buster's legendary fearlessness. God bless his unique talent and legacy !

[@brentclackson7009]

Buster Keaton was a true cinematic genius. His story has so many ups and downs but near the end I do hope...and I think.... He realizes how much joy he had brought to the world and how much his talent is appreciated.

[@epictatusfan8218]

Bustor Keaton was an amazing talent - creative, talented and a one-of-a-kind physical actor/comedian. There is a wonderful documentary done around 2020 about him showing extensive clips from his films. And fearless in doing his "stunts," though they were integrated into the story so beautifully they weren't stunts - just clever action.

[@mcrp_]

We are lucky indeed to have all the pictures they talked about at hand.

[@l.a.gothro3999]

My late dad (1923 -1996) loved the works of both of these gentlemen. Thanks for sharing this!

[@jsfbr]

Half an hour of sheer beauty.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

You’ve got to give Studs and Buster credit. This is an excellent, intelligent interview. So many interviewers in recent decades have not understood the importance of asking good follow up questions. That’s not the case with Studs Terkel. And although he has the utmost respect, he never once fawns over Buster. That sort of straightforward technique is sorely missing nowadays.

[@echoecho3108]

Thanx so much for sharing this wonderful interview by these two greats! I'm a looooong-time fan of both men, 70+ years now, so I'm really glad I found your post. It was enchanting. RIP, darling Buster and Studs, and thanx so very very much, for the magic, music, and memories.

[@bigbandsrock1]

Best Buster interview I’ve heard!! He was, indeed, a giant!❤️🙌⭐️

[@gforceeatingcorrect]

What a “ GENIUS “ ..... Thank You 🙏🏻 !!!

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

There was a script for "The Cameraman." Buster took quite a few liberties that improved it immensely.

[@jayraskin]

One of the most fantastic interviews I have ever heard.

[@briteness]

Fantastic interview! It makes sense that Keaton loved working with a live audience, and that he was able to respond to the crowd's reactions to make the show even better. He was a stage performer from early childhood with his family's successful vaudeville act., learning the trade through immersion, literally the school of hard knocks. He probably spent more hours onstage before he turned 18 than most actors spend in their entire lives.

[@charlesyoungblood1402]

Superb interview 👏

[@rosimarm7489]

Buster Keaton era um genio do Cinema mudo e depois falado.E tinha uma bonita voz.❤

[@lufsolitaire5351]

One of the original trolls that all aspire to be. The fact that man like to mess with people in real life and sometimes had actual cops chasing after him. Never said a word but by far had one of the most stoically expressive faces cinema has ever known.

[@ad6417]

Exactly. Having read several newspaper interviews with him from the 1920s I realized this guy was a total asshole. I also read his autobiography and I realized even in childhood he was a jerk. But I still admire his films.

[@WalterJoergLangbein]

B.K., THE B.K., is the very best of all times and he will be forever!

[@mssuxmyass]

an excellent interview, thank you!

[@CurtisWebb-en5kh]

He kicked ass.

[@majav15mg]

6:00 I went into pictures when I was 21 years old… that’s… In the spring of 1917…

[@SlickNickVids]

This literally sounds like it was just recorded yesterday! I know it’s real and I know it’s from 1960 but it doesn’t sound like it was recorded in 1960.

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

The Marx Brothers would go on the road with the material for their movies and time the laughter so they'd know how to pace the film to allow for laughter.

[@adikravets3632]

17:00 got it

[@waltterihaapaniemi4341]

Where was this Interview aired originaly :) ?

[@pata299]

WFMT, the radio station which broadcast Terkel's long-running program

[@terriyoung7136]

I like the coughing at the end of the video cough cough! Adi oast

[@bigbandsrock1]

Damned cigarettes. 😢

[@BarekHalfhand]

The original "Jackass".

[@brucesmith1544]

that would be the 3 stooges

[@ad6417]

Absolutely. I've read numerous interviews with him from the 1920s and he was a real jerk. Not the nice wholesome boy that we saw in his silent films.

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window ? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"

[@SecoIGuess]

Hello, why might you be saying things in my comment section of a human being I don’t know about or commented on.