Buster Keaton's Death-Defying Math Stunt That Nearly Killed Him

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No one embodied that fearless spirit more than Buster Keaton, the silent era’s daredevil genius. In 1928, while filming Steamboat Bill, Jr., Keaton attempted what is still considered one of the most dangerous stunts in movie history — and he pulled it off with nothing but physics, mathematics, and nerves of steel.

The stunt involved the front of a two-ton building collapsing directly over him — with only a precisely measured 2-inch clearance between the falling wall and his skull. One miscalculation, one gust of wind, one misplaced step… and Keaton would have been crushed instantly on camera. He calculated the angles, measured the drop, and marked his exact position with chalk. There were no stunt doubles, no safety nets, no rehearsals — just Keaton, math, and absolute trust in his measurements.

The shot worked perfectly on the first try and became one of cinema’s most iconic moments — a breathtaking testament to Keaton’s genius, courage, and unwavering belief that real danger made the best comedy.

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