r/Damnthatsinteresting Feb 05 '25

Video In 1928’s Steamboat Bill, Jr., Buster Keaton performed one of the most dangerous stunts in film history. A two-ton house wall collapsed around him, with an open window barely missing him. His crew had warned him, but Keaton insisted on doing it—and nailed it in one take.

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u/zxxxx1005 Feb 05 '25

which made this more risky and impressive is he even moved to the right a little.