Buster Keaton was a star of the silent film era known for his comedic stunts that featured considerable danger. His film The General, despite later respect, failed to engage audiences and marked a decline in his career, affecting his creative control. The film featured a spectacular $42,000 shot of a collapsing bridge, which did not align with audience expectations of Keaton's physical comedy. He was known for his willingness to perform perilous stunts, with moments that showcased calculated risks and cinematic ingenuity.
Buster Keaton's skill for comedic stunts made him a major star of the silent film era. Iconic for his dangerous pratfalls, he continued performing into his seventies.
The General, despite becoming critically respected later, left contemporary audiences unmoved and marked a decline in Keaton's career, resulting in loss of control over films.
The $42,000 collapsing bridge shot in The General was impressive but didn't resonate with audiences expecting Keaton's physical comedy and dramatic risks.
Keaton undertook several breathtaking stunts that showcased calculated danger, involving risks such as flying from moving streetcars and dangling off waterfalls.
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