Buster Keaton and Sears Homes

by | Apr 29, 2012 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

Did you know that Buster Keaton did a short film about building a pre-cut kit house? First released in 1920, the 20-minute film shows happy newlyweds (Buster and Sybil) receiving the gift of a “ready-to-assemble” kit home. Driven by jealousy, an old beau...

Buster Keaton Does Sears Homes

by | Aug 6, 2010 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Released in September 1920, this Buster Keaton short depicts a happy couple (Buster and Sybil) being gifted a “ready-to-assemble” kit home. A jealous old beau alters the numbers marked on the framing members (which were marked to facilitate construction),...