In one of Buster Keaton's most famous scenes, the front wall of a two-story house falls toward him. He does not move. The wall crashes to the ground, and Keaton stands perfectly unharmed in the exact spot where an open window passes over him. He did this stunt for real. No computer tricks. No stunt double. Born on October 4, 1895, Keaton grew up in a performing family. His parents were vaudeville actors. At age three, he was already on stage. His father would throw him across the stage as part of the act. Young Buster learned to fall without getting hurt. These skills made him one of the greatest physical comedians in history. Keaton's movies had no sound, so he told stories through movement and facial expressions. His trademark was his expressionless face. No matter what happened, whether he was chased by police, caught in a tornado, or riding on a runaway train, his face stayed perfectly calm. Audiences found the contrast between his calm face and wild situations hilarious. Keaton directed many of his own films. His 1926 movie *The General*, about a train chase during the Civil War, is considered one of the greatest films ever made.