Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

1987 NR 2h 40m 8.8

A series about the life, career and works of the movie comedy genius.

In this series, we follow the life of the legendary movie comedy giant from his childhood on the stage to his film career. Along the way, we learn of the works of this genius and his methods in creating them. Furthermore, we see how events drove him to ruin and how they turned around in his later years to allow him to enjoy the acclaim that was his due.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Episode One

1. Episode One

Aired: Sep 30, 1987

Covering Keaton's early years - from being a child performer in vaudeville to...

Episode 2 Episode Two

2. Episode Two

Aired: Oct 7, 1987

Keaton's finest film, The General, also cost him his creative freedom. It wou...

Episode 3 Episode Three

3. Episode Three

Aired: Oct 14, 1987

The great Keaton revival began in 1949 with a tribute in Life Magazine to the...

Info about Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Documentary, Biography