Lonely Boy [Buster Keaton]

Edited by Laura
Made for Fun, not Profit
**Program Used: Sony Vegas 12
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DESCRIPTION//
A tribute to the timeless, beloved "Stoneface" of silent comedy, Joseph "Buster" Keaton (1895-1966).
This video contains the following silent short and feature films starring Buster Keaton from 1917-1929.
ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE SHORT FILMS;
Coney Island (1917)
The Bell Boy (1918)
Good Night, Good Nurse! (1918)
The Cook (1918)
BUSTER KEATON SHORT FILMS;
One Week (1920)
Convict 13 (1920)
Neighbors (1920)
The Scarecrow (1920)
The Haunted House (1921)
Hard Luck (1921)
The High Sign (1921)
The Goat (1921)
The Play House (1921)
The Boat (1921)
The Paleface (1922)
Cops (1922)
My Wife's Relations (1922)
The Blacksmith (1922)
The Frozen North (1922)
The Electric House (1922)
Day Dreams (1922)
The Balloonatic (1923)
The Love Nest (1923)
BUSTER KEATON FEATURE FILMS;
The Saphead (1920)
Three Ages (1923)
Our Hospitality (1923)
Sherlock Jr. (1924)
The Navigator (1924)
Seven Chances (1925)
Go West (1925)
Battling Butler (1926)
The General (1927)
College (1927)
Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928)
The Cameraman (1928)
Spite Marriage (1929)
I honestly did not think this day would come. Understatement of the year- THIS VIDEO WAS A BITCH TO FINISH. I've never been so frustrated by a video in my life. I literally had to render this out upwards of 50 times. It was probably closer to 100, especially considering I ended up having to render it out in parts (which I've never done before) and then join it and convert it and HOLY SHIT I AM SO GLAD THIS IS FINISHED. I have never in my life shed a tear at the completion of a video. Until today. I literally cried because this video was FINALLY finished. This project was completely non-complient and has made my life a living hell over the past two weeks. This was made worse by the fact that I couldn't render it out without having random intervals of pixel distortion. I probably spent a total of three months working on this project, maybe longer. It's been awhile. I seriously think I will spend the rest of my life cringing whenever I hear "Lonely Boy".
BUSTER KEATON!! My love for this man is infinite. I don't think I can put my love for Buster into words. He is a flawless human being, filmmaker and actor. His films are sensitive, hilarious and out of this world. He literally put his life on the line in every single one his films and, because of this (and his extraordinary directorial talent), his legacy is unperishable. Most people don't remember him as fondly as they do Charlie Chaplin- I believe this is a mistake. Many people have asked me who I prefer, Chaplin or Keaton? I have tried comparing the two of them and the best answer I can come up with is that Chaplin is the better filmmaker and Keaton is the better comedian.
For those looking to explore the Keaton filmography, my favourite feature films are "The General", "Steamboat Bill Jr", "Sherlock Jr", "The Navigator" and "Go West". My favourite short films are "The Goat", "Neighbors", "The Play House" and "The Haunted House". He's an incredibly timeless comedian and I recommend you all check out his work.
Originally this video featured only Buster Keaton's solo short and feature films, but after spending days rendering and re-rendering, I decided I needed to use some of his collaborations with Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle to flesh the video out. I have to thank those on Tumblr who gave me recommendations of which films to watch from the Arbuckle/Keaton collection. Without you, this video would be sitting in Sony Vegas, uncompleted. Though I didn't use many clips from those films, it helped FINISH the video (which is something I couldn't do until I decided to use the Arbuckle films). Plus, who doesn't love when we get a rare glimpse at the Buster Keaton smile?!
You'll have to excuse some of the quality in this video. These films range from 1917 to 1929, that's OLD footage. It's almost 100 years old. I think it's holding up remarkably well considering.
I really hope you all enjoy this video. I literally put blood, sweat and tears into it. It's my baby.

[@thJune-ze7dn]

This is, by far, the best Buster Keaton tribute on the internet.

[@ValeMohicano]

Even the videos with don't bring me down

[@mariabrizarrkurasor4937]

“I’m a lonely boy...” *sit on the coupling rod Oh yes you were lonely now😂 I *LOVE* this video so many thanks for your editing!!

[@DanielaVilu]

if I'm not mistaken, this song has just been nominated for a Grammy. let's hope it wins, for the sake of Buster Keaton!

[@theresadimaggio7241]

I love , Love Love my Buster. He is so awesome

[@movierestaurvf]

You did a great job. Buster Keaton will love that I think😅

[@ZZTopRockman]

OMGOMGOMGOMG this is so so perfect! I think that's the best editing I've ever seen in my life. i'm not a super fan of the song and it's an unusual choice but you make it fit so well and ugh that was just unbelievable, this flows so so well and shows how unbelievable Buster himself was! Thanks so much for making this, your effort was definitely worth it :D

[@letrasobscuras]

He's smiling at 0:51!

[@oldhatcinema]

Cool! Buster Keaton is wonderful. Appreciate your hard work on this!

[@annyslay3308]

This is my all-time favorite Buster tribute. That was a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@ClaraDunbar]

Dear Laura, you're a genius. Buster would love you! Clara

[@daymeetsnight21]

This was a perfect tribute! If there's someone you can use this song for of the OH generation it's Buster. Great job

[@NickHoffman3]

This is brilliant.

[@damiansiglia902]

Brilliant . Congratulations. Gracias!!

[@LNSHan08]

wow, fantastic job! I love Buster Keaton and this video really shows his comedic talent and the incredible things he could do with his body

[@enciclopedic4]

This video is baaaack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DanielaVilu]

the more I watch this, the more I love it. outstanding job!

[@Connies_Ballroom]

That was a fantastic edit, perfect song, great tribute to The Great Buster Keaton. I enjoyed immensely!

[@Mari-hr8mm]

Still lovin' this vid.

[@nesrin-wisdomvisionary2653]

Love your editing and choice of subject material ; ) ... Would like to see one done each for Mabel Normand, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Loyd.... Loved the pace and the choice of song!... Timing is everything in editing and you've got it! May your passion be known throughout the lands...Keep on truckin', as we used to say in the '60's : )

[@олеглевочкин-е4т]

Мастер своего дела!Красава!)))))))

[@TheVirajster]

Flawless editing!!

[@cloudidogz]

Babies are cute. At least this one is! Best tribute to Buster on youtube. More fun than watching his movies!

[@saratoga331]

Love this! Buster Keaton rocks!

[@NancyLea28]

Good job Laura!!

[@mercurycures]

this is amazing. perfect editing. thank you.

[@PlayIt4MeAgainSam]

This is hysterical! Great video tribute; nice job! ☺

[@bedbugsfun]

Lotsa fun! Nce job. Buster's the best!

[@killerqueenfbr]

is terrific!!! Awesome!!!

[@RedScullyRevival]

This is PERFECTION.

[@MrsDannunzio]

YOU ARE THE BOMB!

[@NancyLea28]

Thank you #So much for making this Laura, its so much fun to try and keep up with the movie titles as each clip changes... so much fun. As a #Damfino I salute your work: Well done!💜💙💚💛🧡💖

[@MottaFilms]

Love it

[@isabellemeyer19991]

This is amazing!!

[@startrekfan77]

This such a fantastic video! Perfect editing and song choice, I really love it :)

[@yotb0ka]

great tribute! :D And I love the black keys!

[@karoleczka15x]

interesting video ! :) great job

[@avamogal55]

Love it !!!

[@eleanorrigby8940]

Great tribute! Love it.

[@MsLissa69]

Oh thank you, thank you for this I really didn't know who this man was but I want to find out.

[@editedbylaura]

The self toasting scene? That's from "Three Ages" :)

[@killerqueenfbr]

which film is in 0:41?

[@movierestaurvf]

I hate chaplin keaton, lloyd and arbuckle were the best