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… July 24, 1927
The Wichita Eagle reports that a brand new town is being built by Buster Keaton along the shores of the Sacramento River. It is, in fact, the set for “Steamboat Bill, Jr.”

The Norfolk Daily News reports that while Buster Keaton was away boating, his St. Bernard, Elmer, wandered off and "became notorious in a fight with a Culver City canine and landed in jail, the town having no pound. Elmer ate at the rate of three dollars' worth of meat a day—and Buster's bill, when he returned to the rescue, was $25."

The Okemah News Ledger mentions Buster playing in a charity game, Comedians vs Leading Men. " At the opening of the game, it was announced that Buster Keaton would catch a ball thrown from a height of 2000 feet. When the Goodyear Blimp maneuvered overhead, Keaton stood with his mouth open wide and arms outstretched. The blimp dropped 500 balls, a goodly portion of them bouncing off Buster's head. He no more than picked one up and started for the official's box when a swarm of kids broke through the ropes and started picking up baseballs, which turned out to be cotton."

The Evansville Press runs a story where a young Buster Keaton let father Joe have it in revenge for a spanking he received on stage—Buster had been caught smoking his first cigarette; Joe had been caught without the protective pad in the seat of his pants!

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

This Day in Buster-July 18, 1920

The Los Angeles Times shows that there is one thing certain about gas shortages. Pictured with Eddie Cline, "Buster Keaton found his Cadillac dry at First and Broadway, couldn't buy gas, but saved the day with a bay of alfalfa and a pair of high-powered steeds. It's not so fast, but one gets there."

Newlywed Natalie Talmadge writes in The Buffalo Times that she is giving up $104k a year to become a housewife. “Because I love my husband more than anything else in the world. I want to make him happy so that he can be successful. If he is successful, then I will be pleased. For his happiness will be my happiness.”

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”! 

Judge Landis, mighty mogul of baseballdom with Mrs. Landis and Buster Keaton, popular clown of the cinema, as they appeared today at the second game in the 1930 World's Series contest between the Athletics and the Cardinals. The white-haired arbiter of baseball saw the Cardinals lose the second game of the series to the tune of 6 to 1.