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Which credited 'General' (per cast list) is Buster Keaton's dad Joe?

posted 14 years ago by genplant29
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Just wondering if anyone knows, for sure, which of the three actors listed in the credits simply as "General" was Buster Keaton's father Joe. I'm thinking he was most likely the man portraying the main officer giving orders just before, as well as during, the train's hijacking. Does anyone know whether or not I'm correct about that? Thanks, in advance, for any knowledgeable replies.

[–] eyemeric 14 years ago

Joe Keaton Sr. was the Officer sitting at the right side of the table that Buster hid under. He notices the tablecloth is being burned by a cigar and in the flurry to put it out he kicks Buster in the face

[–] jtyroler 13 years ago

That's him? I thought he was one of the 3 generals that were riding on the flat car of the 2nd train (they kept falling over every time the train stopped or took off).