The Scarecrow
Plot
From 1920 to 1923, Buster Keaton removed 19 short films, which were the beginning of his creative heyday. He built his comic game on equanimity. There was such a legend (or maybe it was true?) That "The Man Who Never Laughs" undertook to contract even under the contract not to smile either in films or in public. His dispassionate composure was in stark contrast to the extravagant situations he had been in.
Although these films are unequal in artistic value, they are not always distinguished by plot integrity and originality, but the abundance of successful gags, the unusual character of the central character, and the unsurpassed pace of events make even not very successful short films interesting. As for the rest, some critics regarded them as the best part of Keaton’s creative heritage. For example, Georges Sadul, delighted with his talent, writes about the technical excellence of the film “Policemen”, in the impeccable rhythm of which all the gags fit in the most subtle way.
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1920 1921 1922 1923 Buster Keaton Buster Keaton: The Short Films Collection Convict 13 Cops Day Dreams My Wife's Relations Neighbors One Week The 'High Sign' The Balloonatic The Blacksmith The Boat The Electric House The Frozen North The Goat The Haunted House The Love Nest The Paleface The Play House The Scarecrow