On October 4, 1895, future silent film legend Buster Keaton, known as “The Great Stone Face,” was born in Piqua, Kansas. Born as Joseph Frank “Buster” Keaton VI, he would become one of Hollywood’s greatest silent film comedians, celebrated for his physical comedy, deadpan expression, and stunt work. Keaton began his career in vaudeville as a child performer with his ...

On March 11, 1925, comedian Buster Keaton played the character of a financial broker on the verge of bankruptcy in the “Seven Chances” film, which used Beale’s Cut in the Santa Clarita Valley for certain scenes. Jimmie Shannon, the soon-to-be-bankrupt financial broker portrayed by Keaton, was presented with a will by his grandfather’s attorney in which Shannon is to inherit ...

On October 4, 1895, future silent film star Buster Keaton, known as “The Great Stone Face,” was born in Piqua, Kansas. Born as Joseph Frank “Buster” Keaton VI, he would become one of Hollywood’s greatest silent film comedians, celebrated for his physical comedy, deadpan expression, and stunt work. Keaton began his career in vaudeville as a child performer with his ...

Hart Park in Newhall will be hosting “Silents Under The Stars,” a movie event and fundraiser, officials said Wednesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Friends of Hart Park in cooperation with The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation are hosting the event that begins on Saturday, Aug. 8, ...