A Century of Keaton’s Legacy | Portland News

A century after Buster Keaton filmed his iconic silent masterpiece “The General” in Cottage Grove, Oregon, fans known as “Damfinos” gathered for a wild celebration—complete with a look-alike contest, historic tours, and standing where the legendary train crashed into a river. From Chicago teens to Canadian kids, all dressed as Keaton, fans from across the globe came together to honor his enduring genius. Even Keaton’s family joined in, sharing stories and memories as fans compared old photos to the real landscape, feeling the magic of cinema born a hundred years ago. This event proves that art doesn’t age—it connects generations, one epic train chase at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb257be8516f402d