Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
Ellensburg
Event Website
http://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/
Start Date
8-3-2016
End Date
17-3-2016
Keywords
Buster Keaton, Film, History, Cinema Studies, Wes Anderson, Comedy
Abstract
A brief examination of Buster Keaton's contributions to cinematic comedy starting circa 1920, and specifically his progressive fusion of comedy with dramatic narrative. Keaton's innovations in the genre have allowed for his work to influence many contemporary filmmakers today, one of the most prominent examples being Wes Anderson.
Recommended Citation
Templeton, Tyler P., "Buster Keaton's Comedic Innovations" (2016). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 1.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2016/cah/1
Department/Program
Film
Buster Keaton's Comedic Innovations
Ellensburg
A brief examination of Buster Keaton's contributions to cinematic comedy starting circa 1920, and specifically his progressive fusion of comedy with dramatic narrative. Keaton's innovations in the genre have allowed for his work to influence many contemporary filmmakers today, one of the most prominent examples being Wes Anderson.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2016/cah/1
Faculty Mentor(s)
Professor Melissa Johnson