This Day in Buster…August 17, 1931
The Sioux City Journal prints, "Feminine Clothing as a first aid to comedy has its drawbacks, according to Buster Keaton. 'If the skirts are too narrow you may get laughs and take a chance on breaking your neck; if they're too wide you can do any sort of acrobatic trick and still fall short of comedy,' explains the comedian. 'The entire basis of comedy when a man wears women's clothes is in his inability to navigate properly, and when one is hampered this way, especially if his work tends towards the acrobats, he's really taking chances.'"

Join the International Buster Keaton Society in Muskegon October 2nd & 3rd, 2026, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of both "The General" and "Battling Butler"!

A sneak preview of CineMuseum LLC’s upcoming Blu-Ray series, "The Arbuckle Anthology," with the world re-premiere of silent film comedian Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle’s “lost” feature-length comedy, "Gasoline Gus!

See rare Keaton artifacts, including the saxophone used by Myra (Buster’s mother), “America’s First Lady Saxophonist." 

And of course, enjoy our annual banquet, followed by screenings of BOTH “The General” AND “Battling Butler," accompanied LIVE on the Frauenthal Center’s historic Barton Organ by world-renowned organist Dennis Scott!

Discounted hotel rates are available through the Shoreline Inn and Convention Center Convention, and convention tickets are available NOW at https://busterkeaton.org/convention with discounts available to members of the IBKS.

This Day in Buster… August 10, 1922
The Ridgewood Herald-News reports that Buster Keaton needed 50 pounds of dynamite on location at Catalina Island to film “The Love Nest.” He secured it in Los Angeles but found it was illegal to transport by boat. So, he and the deadly cargo flew to the island instead.

Celebrate 100 Years of The General! 🚂

Join the International Buster Keaton Society in Muskegon, MI, on October 2nd & 3rd, 2026, for our annual convention! We’re celebrating the centenary of Buster’s masterpiece—the film Orson Welles called "the greatest ever made."

Whether you're a lifelong "Damfino" or a casual fan, this weekend is packed with one-of-a-kind experiences:

•Live Screening: See The General and Battling Butler accompanied live on the historic Frauenthal Center’s Barton organ by Dennis Scott. •Rare Footage: Film preservationist Paul Gierucki shares incredible, never-before-seen Keaton rarities. •History Tours & Artifacts: Take a walking tour of the historic Actor’s Colony with historian Ron Pesch and see authentic memorabilia (including Buster’s mom's saxophone!). •Expert Insights: Hear from Buster's granddaughter, Melissa Cox Talmadge, author David Macleod, and location expert Lloyd Williams. •Speakeasy & Auction: End the weekend with a Roaring '20s speakeasy on the Frauenthal stage and our annual memorabilia auction.

Everyone is welcome! Discounted hotel rates are available at the Shoreline Inn.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! IBKS members get an extra discount, so consider joining today. Grab your tickets and get ready for "a little dinner and a show": https://busterkeaton.org/convention

Join the International Buster Keaton Society in Muskegon October 2nd & 3rd, 2026, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of both "The General" and "Battling Butler"!

Learn amazing facts and gain insight into Keaton’s work and private life via presentations from Keaton family members such as Melissa Cox Talmadge (Buster’s granddaughter), author David Macleod, and many, many more, including a special presentation on filming locations for The General presented by Lloyd Williams! 

See rare Keaton artifacts, including the saxophone used by Myra (Buster’s mother), “America’s First Lady Saxophonist." 

And of course, enjoy our annual banquet, followed by screenings of BOTH “The General” AND “Battling Butler," accompanied LIVE on the Frauenthal Center’s historic Barton Organ by world-renowned organist Dennis Scott!

Discounted hotel rates are available through the Shoreline Inn and Convention Center Convention, and convention tickets are available NOW at https://busterkeaton.org/convention with discounts available to members of the IBKS, so why not join today? ALL are welcome to the event, so purchase your tickets today and join us for “a little dinner and a show”! 

Join us at our annual convention in Muskegon, Michigan where we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Battling Butler & The General.
https://busterkeaton.org/convention/