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Joseph Keaton, old-time vaudeville performer and father of Buster Keaton, film comedian, died at his home last night after a long illness. His age was 79. Born in Terre Haute, Ind., Mr. Keaton was the leader of the Three
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260:Filmography
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207:Myra Keaton
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827:Categories
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800:Joe Keaton
591:References
554:Television
421:Day Dreams
363:Convict 13
161:vaudeville
53:1867-07-06
25:Joe Keaton
544:Pa Diltz
378:Neighbors
368:Prisoner
242:Hollywood
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189:Land Rush
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