Stars of Slapstick #174: Joe Roberts by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of “Big Joe” Roberts (1871-1923), best known as the heavy in 16 Buster Keaton shorts and Keaton’s first two features. Roberts was a family friend of the Three Keatons from their vaudeville days; he’s been part of an acts called Roberts, Hays and Roberts. When Keaton began making his own solo comedies […]

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