The most jaw dropping stunts of all time
The Falling House in 'Steamboat Bill, Jr.' (1928)
The wall weighed more than 4,000 pounds. As the story goes, the crew shielded their eyes as the stunt was performed & two women fainted.
Moving a Railroad Tie in 'The General' (1926)
Johnnie, the main leaps from the moving train and wrestles a railroad tie out from between the rails just before the engine reaches it
Jumping Through a Woman's Torso in 'Sherlock Jr.' (1924)
Sherlock has to escape some bad guys so he jumps through a woman seemingly standing in a doorway.
The Great Leap in 'The Three Ages' (1923)
The aim of the hero here is daring leap from a wooden plank extending from one building to the rooftop of another. But unfortunately, he misses the mark.
The Water Spout in 'Sherlock Jr.'
Sherlock Jr., leaps from a train and grabs onto a water spout. Unfortunately, the water pressure was much stronger than anticipated. The gushing water slammed Keaton down onto the railroad tracks below.
Grabbing a Moving Car in 'Cops' (1922)
Chased by a posse of police officers, our hero in a split-second decision, Buster reaches out and grabs onto the rear bumper of the moving vehicle. The force of the car yanks him on the side of the road.