#ernest torrence

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Buster Keaton and Ernest Torrence

Alternate takes of Steamboat Bill Jr., 1928. One for domestic, and the other for international markets.

From Steamboat Bill Jr.: A Video Essay

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Ernest Torrence and Buster Keaton in Charles Reisner’s STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. (1928).

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This Day in Buster…August 7, 1928

The Emporia Gazette prints ‘The architectural contrast between Buster Keaton & Ernest Torrence is one of the effective comedy devices used in “Steamboat Bill, Jr.”’

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Ernest Torrence (Steamboat Bill Jr., Fighting Caravans, The Hunchback of Notre Dame)—Ernest Torrence was, by no means, a "little" guy - he was a quite towering 1.93 m tall - but he most certainly was scrungly. He was often cast as brooding and imposing villains, thanks to his somewhat intimidating physical appearance, where his height and sharp, stern-looking facial features certainly played a part. He started doing silent movies, where he was noted for, among others, his role as Clopin, the leader of the thieves, in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He didn't only portray villains, though. In the Buster Keaton-movie, Steamboat Bill, Jr, he showed off his comedic skills as the father of Buster Keaton's main character (the age difference was merely seventeen years, but what with Keaton's youthful visage, and Torrence looking slightly older than his age, nobody would think "that's a young father right there",) and the two truly shone together, what with Keaton's deadpan slapstick, and Torrence's serious, yet slightly choleric sidekick. Another non-villanous part was the role of Peter the Apostle in The King of Kings (1927,) where he channels the energy that is called "pious yet slightly alarmed." He played in both silent movies and talkies, and managed that transition very well. Unfortunately, he died quite young - at the age of 55, in 1933 - and didn't get much time showing off his talents further in that era. Watching his movies, I often see something sinister... but I always sees something fun, too. A man having the time of his life portraying these roles, villains or not. There is always an aura of delight surrounding him. Charm, charisma, and some serious acting chops. I wish this competition took place a few decades ago (by post perhaps? I'm an old woman.) Then I would have "gone ham" with this. Young and energetic me had such a platonic crush on this man. I loved the way he wasn't traditionally handsome. I loved that large snout of his. The wicked eyebrows. The intelligent yet sinister gaze. I wrote poems about him. I drew his portrait. I had a portrait of him above my bed (which I still own, by have moved a few times since then.) I knew so much about him, his life, and his works back then, but now, even though I love him as much as back then, a lot of information has escaped me with age. Whatever happens, Ernest Torrence will always and forever be the scrungligest of scrungly little big guys for me.

Fats Waller (Stormy Weather)—Submitting fats waller because i looove his little cameo spot in Stormy Weather (1943). He has the best facial expressions and he just seems like a silly fella!

This is round 1 of the contest. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. If you're confused on what a scrungle is, or any of the rules of the contest, click here.

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Ernest Torrence

Fats Waller:

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Reel Men Wednesday 🎬 Ernest Torrence ❤️

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"Steamboat Bill, Jr."

Ladies and gentlemen, here is a movie directed by Buster Keaton and Charles Reisner. It is a great comedy worth watching.

If you have free time and you're bored, it's worth laughing at old classic sense of mood. In this film, houses fall on their heads and fall apart, you will also find forbidden love, all caused by fathers who don't hate each other. Oh how can you not let yourself be loved by young people~

ok but what about the cast? we will see on the screen: Buster Keaton, Marion Byron, Ernest Torrence and Tom McGuire. Not only is the cast great, but the story is great too.

Interestingly, Marion couldn't swim and was replaced by Buster's sister while filming scenes in the water.

the wall that falls on Buster in the movie had the weight of a real wall, if Keaton had been positioned differently he would have been killed.

The film was shot in the city of Sacramento and on the Sacramento River.

Someone once wrote on a certain website (unfortunately I don't remember which one :( ) that once Buster was trying on hats, at one point he tried on a hat that was very reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin's, once he wore it, his father reacted with visible reluctance (actually he reacted that way to everyone). Do you think he has it? Is there any significance? I doubt it. It used to be popular to wear such hats. As for the references to the most famous comedian in the world, in the first scene in which Keaton appeared, he has a mustache not too similar to Charlie's, but it's worth knowing.

I'm sorry for the long absence but it was due to my poor mental state. Thank you for your understanding

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peter pan, herbert brenon 1924

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Mantrap (1926) Victor Fleming

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Picture-Play Magazine, March 1927.

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"-A chad."- my friend

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Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence, and Tom McGuire Steamboat Bill Jr. - 1928

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Born on this day… #botd

Jeanne Eagels - Ernest Torrence

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#ThrowbackThursday A Film-Kurier special booklet on “Steamboat Bill, Jr.,” 1928.

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My granny hopes it didn't come off as she was making fun of Ernest Torrence's nose in her propaganda when she said she loved his big nose. In her words: "I have a large snout myself, and I think they're most characteristic and handsome." (I live with her and show her everything about these polls because she always loved character actors and weird ladies and gents.)

your granny is a blessing on earth and I thought her propaganda was lovely. Hi tumblr grandmothers.