The Great Stone Face
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The Great Stone Face is the famous nickname of silent film comedian Buster Keaton, referring to his trademark deadpan, expressionless visage during his physical comedy routines.
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| The Great Stone Face canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
film actor
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film director ⓘ nickname ⓘ person ⓘ screen comedian ⓘ stunt performer ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Great Stone Face
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The Great Stone Face NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliedTo | Buster Keaton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
physical comedy
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silent film comedy ⓘ |
| characteristicOf |
deadpan expression
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expressionless visage ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes | Buster Keaton's on-screen persona ⓘ |
| era | silent film era ⓘ |
| genre | silent film comedy ⓘ |
| influenced | later physical comedians ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
deadpan expression in silent films
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lack of visible emotion ⓘ physical comedy ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Sherlock Jr.
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Steamboat Bill, Jr. NERFINISHED ⓘ The General NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation |
actor
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comedian ⓘ film director ⓘ screenwriter ⓘ |
| refersTo | Buster Keaton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| style | understated, expressionless acting ⓘ |
| usedDuring | Buster Keaton's film career ⓘ |
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