The Buster Keaton Story
“It's a blues - BUSTER!”
Synopsis
An inaccurate retelling of the life of silent filmmaker and comedian Buster Keaton.
Top Cast
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Donald O'Connor
Buster Keaton
Ann Blyth
Gloria Brent
Rhonda Fleming
Peggy Courtney
Peter Lorre
Kurt Bergner
Larry Keating
Larry Winters
Richard Anderson
Tom McAffee
Dave Willock
Joe Keaton
Claire Carleton
Myra Keaton
Larry White
Seven-Year-Old Buster
Jackie Coogan
Elmer Case
Dan Seymour
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Michael Ross
Assistant Chief (uncredited)
Nan Martin
Edna (uncredited)
Robert Christopher
Nick (uncredited)
Richard Aherne
Franklin (uncredited)
Ralph Dumke
Mr. Jennings (uncredited)
Tim Ryan
Studio Policeman (uncredited)
Joseph Forte
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Sheldon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Smith, Sidney Sheldon
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Buster Keaton Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Forum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Sheldon
Robert Smith, Sidney Sheldon
Victor Young
Loyal Griggs
Archie Marshek
Sidney Sheldon, Robert Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Sheldon
Director
Sidney Sheldon
Producer
Robert Smith
Writer
Sidney Sheldon
Writer
Robert Smith
Producer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Buster Keaton Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Buster Keaton Story about?
An inaccurate retelling of the life of silent filmmaker and comedian Buster Keaton.
Who directed The Buster Keaton Story?
The Buster Keaton Story was directed by Sidney Sheldon.
Who stars in The Buster Keaton Story?
The principal cast of The Buster Keaton Story includes Donald O'Connor, Ann Blyth, Rhonda Fleming, Peter Lorre, Larry Keating.
When was The Buster Keaton Story released and how long is it?
The Buster Keaton Story was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Buster Keaton Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Buster Keaton Story was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Buster Keaton Story?
The Buster Keaton Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).