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1. How did he get his start? How did his family and vaudeville influence his development?

He began in a vaudeville act with his family, with his family throwing him around. His vaudeville influence created a new way of his comedy, with his dancing.

2. What is unique about Keaton's comedy?

He is a more realistic comedy. And he related it to the actual events, or films about films itself.

3. How does the writer compare Keaton to Chaplin?

The writer compares Keaton to Chaplin by saying that they both had a gift for movement, but Keaton had very modern instincts.


4. How did Keaton's career end?
His career ended because he didn't succeed in "talkies" or movies where they talked. His voice was low, hoarse and cracked at times. He was fired because his movies didn't make that much money and because of his alcoholism. He was divorced by Natalie Talmadge, and lost his mansion, children, career and life.