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The Boat's Sinking Floater Mishap
- For the 1921 Buster Keaton film The Boat, two boats were built: one to float and one to sink.
- The one designed to sink refused to sink, while the floater repeatedly sank, causing filming problems.
Buster Keaton's Physical Comedy Stunts
- Buster Keaton performed incredible stunts, including throwing a huge sleeper from the front of a moving train.
- His physical comedy background involved being thrown across stages from infancy, earning nicknames like "the human mop."
Keaton's Tough Comedy Origins
- Buster Keaton's childhood was filled with near-death experiences and physical comedy training.
- Despite concerns about abuse, he had a resilient ability to take falls, leading to successful stunt work.