So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM

Nan
0h 38m
2004
7 /10 (3)

Overview

A Turner Classic Movies (TCM) documentary about Keaton's discontented relationship with MGM and the events that eventually led to his career downfall.

Country : Not Available
Languages : English
Released Date: 2004-12-07

Top Billed Cast

James Karen

Self - Host / Narrator

Buster Keaton

Self (archive footage)

Louis B. Mayer

Self (archive footage)

Irving Thalberg

Self (archive footage)

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle

Self (archive footage)

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