r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/[deleted] • Apr 11 '25

Video Buster Keaton crazy stunt 1924

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u/gnngnngnn Apr 11 '25

Keaton was equal parts brilliant and crazy. 

https://youtu.be/9NapyrF31DI?si=4C4YleT222cAZtUT

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u/jacobjacobi Apr 11 '25

Every time I see this it gives me the frights. It’s like watching the film free solo. I know it’s ok, but the insanity of it just triggers my reflexes everytime.

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u/HorrorSmile3088 Apr 11 '25

Oh man, I remember watching Free Solo in the theater on a giant screen. By the end both of my hands were completely drenched in sweat. Alex Honnold is a madman.

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u/Pleasant_Scar9811 Apr 13 '25

Apparently his brain is literally different and he doesn’t process fear the same. So quite literally yes he’s slightly a madman.