(Original Caption) 12/6/1955- Hollywood, CA: Frozen faced comedian of silent films, Buster Keaton, was reported in "very grave" condition at Sawtelle Hospital Dec 5th, suffering froma gastrointestinal ailment. He is shown as he will appear in the NBC-TV telefilm "The Silent Partner" December 21st. In which he re-enacts many of the slapstick routines which made him famous.
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