Talking with LEONARD MALTIN about Buster Keaton! We discuss Mr. Maltin’s friendship with Buster’s widow, Eleanor, Keaton’s place in cinema history, and that day in New York when Leonard met Buster.
The Playhouse Directed by Buster Keaton and Mal St. Claire Release Date: October 6, 1921 Total Running Time: 22 minutes
After dreaming that he is the dancers, orchestra, crew and audience, Buster finds his real life in the theater to be no less hectic. He's got to imitate a monkey, lead a dance troupe, avoid kicks, punches, and a flood, and make sure he marries the correct twin.
Starring: Buster Keaton: The Whole Show; Assistant Stage Manager Joe Roberts: Stage Manager, Zouave Guard Virginia Fox: A Twin