Stoneface unearthed
Here’s a joke I’ve shared with friends for years: When I die, I’ll know I’ve made it to Heaven if someone there says, “You’re just in time. We’re screening the new Buster Keaton film.”
Today, I almost got that wish. (Except without the dying part.) Someone has unearthed a different version of Keaton’s 1922 short, “The Blacksmith,” that’s a European version — one that is substantially different, with different scenes, than the ones we’ve seen.
Then imagine my jubilation. I can’t wait to see this restored.
July 22nd, 2013 at 8:23 am
A word to the wise: You ARE in heaven. You’ve attained as near-to as one gets in Self-Actualization. Now, no wonder someone informed you that the latest Buster Keaton movie is being screened, and in fact, you’re just in time. As in, alive to see it. You’re a GREAT friend, I had a great time with you this weekend, thanks to you.
Flotsam over the virtual transom… http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/category/comic-con-2/?ref=media
Your photos were far more fun.
July 22nd, 2013 at 8:25 am
P.S. I have never forgotten your ‘when I get to heaven’ proposition, I recall it every time I see an image of Mr. Keaton.