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Buster Keaton: Overrated Silent Films
Throughout the history of silent films cinema, the world has come across and viewed honorable actors who profound silent films. Amongst those actors are Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, many have asked themselves which one is better? And why? Well, I personally believe that Buster Keaton is better by cause that his work has a great touch of originality and excellence. Yet, he is very underrated. While Charlie Chaplin is said to be one of the greatest silent films actors I stand by Buster Keaton’s side to say that I completely disagree with such statement. Charlie Chaplin is one of the most overrated silent film actors and we have learned the truth of his abhorrent personal/secret life.
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