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The Cameraman / Spite Marriage

Blank Check with Griffin & David

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Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Struggle for Independence

This chapter explores Buster Keaton's early independent filmmaking journey as he grapples with the challenges of corporate studio expectations and the need for creative autonomy. It highlights his tumultuous relationship with MGM, the shift in production practices, and the tension between artistic vision and commercial pressures. Through anecdotes and reflections, the chapter underscores the complexities of maintaining integrity in a rapidly evolving film industry.

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