IMDb >
The Buster Keaton Story (1957)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Buster Keaton Story (1957) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
May 1957 (USA) moreTagline:
It's a blues - BUSTER!Plot Keywords:
moreUser Comments:
Buster Keaton and Sidney Sheldon--not a good mix moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Donald O'Connor | ... | Buster Keaton |
 | Ann Blyth | ... | Gloria Brent |
 | Rhonda Fleming | ... | Peggy Courtney |
 | Peter Lorre | ... | Kurt Bergner |
| Larry Keating | ... | Larry Winters |
| Jackie Coogan | ... | Elmer Case |
 | Richard Anderson | ... | Tom McAffee |
| Dave Willock | ... | Joe Keaton |
| Claire Carleton | ... | Myra Keaton |
| Larry White | ... | Buster, age 7 |
| Dan Seymour | ... | Indian Chief |
| Michael Ross | ... | Assistant Chief |
| Nan Martin | ... | Edna |
| Robert Christopher | ... | Nick |
| Richard Aherne | ... | Franklin |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
91 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Finland:K-12Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The money the real Buster Keaton earned selling the rights to his life story allowed him to buy some property in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California. He lived on the property the rest of his life. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: Buster Keaton's father didn't die when he was three -- Joe Keaton lived long enough to appear in some of his son's silent movies. In fact, he didn't die until Buster was past forty. moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Buster Keaton Story (1957)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| Where can I see this? | AdrienneNaylor |
| If they were to remake it... | myersangl7 |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Chaplin | Dinner at Eight | W.C. Fields and Me | The Wild Party | The Long Gray Line |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | IMDb Biography section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
The weird thing about this film is it's NOT the Buster Keaton story at all. The main character is a fictional studio executive named Gloria who falls in love with Buster (inexplicably, as he's portrayed as a graceless, unattractive slob) and puts her happiness and career on the line in order to nurture and protect him as he chases another woman, blows all his money and drinks himself silly. The surprisingly faithful recreations of classic Keaton routines dropped in awkwardly here and there do nothing to relieve the tedium of this glum, sour women's picture masquerading as a biopic.