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Is Buster Keaton in this film?


I have seen a photo showing Buster as part of the cast, http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=3273583&cdi=0 and mentioning his cameo role. Has anyone who has seen this film spotted him in it?

Thanks!

Beth

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"Amid the chaos of the boom town, look quickly for an unbilled celebrity cameo. The drunk who tumbles from a saloon is none other than Buster Keaton, who had recently joined the MGM payroll to make The Cameraman (1928). According to Dwan, the stunt "wasn't part of the scene at all...He did the stunt to amuse the Talmadge girls -- he was married to Natalie Talmadge -- who were on the set." - from the Turner Classic Movies page on this film

I'm watching it right now on TCM... :-)

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