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Cast and visitors on set of TIDE OF EMPIRE (1929): Natalie Talmadge, director Allan Dwan, Constance Talmadge, Buster Keaton, who appeared in a cameo role, Renee Adoree, and William Collier Jr.
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Cast and visitors on set of TIDE OF EMPIRE (1929): Natalie Talmadge, director Allan Dwan, Constance Talmadge, Buster Keaton, who appeared in a cameo role, Renee Adoree, and William Collier Jr.
Visit Buster Keaton in the studio. Dorothy Sebastian, William Collier, Edward Earle, and Leila Hyams play a game.
-Film-Magazin Vereinigt Mit Filmwelt, 1929
William “Buster” Collier
"A visit to Buster Keaton in the studio. Dorothy Sebastian, William Collier, Edward Earle & Leila Hyams play cards." Film-Magazine Oct 1929
Birthday remembrance - William Collier, Jr. (Buster Collier)
19-23
What's the worst thing they ever did?
He got into a nasty argument with Virgina once, and shoved her, accidentally knocked her into a table. She wasn’t permanently hurt, but Damien was a wreck for weeks.
Where they troublesome as a teenager?
Not really. The only thing he did wrong was constantly running off on his horse.
Where they conceived somewhere other than where they were born?
No, he was conceived, born, and raised in Baltimore.
How did you react when you found out you were having them?
We were both so excited. It was wonderful.
What was preparing for them like?
We were incredibly busy, getting everything ready and preparing a nursery. It took months, but it was worth it.
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Were they a hyper baby, really calm, or pretty average?
He was incredibly calm as a baby, so much that we worried about him sometimes because there wouldn’t be any indication of a child even being in the house.
What shows/music did they like when they were really young/a pre-teen/a teenager?
Damien was never picky with music. Whatever was being played at the moment, he would enjoy.
What's one of the cutest memories you have of them before they were 5? 10?
When he was about 5 or 6 years old, he was fascinated with his baby sister. He always wanted to hold her and play with her.
What's a bad habit they've had for years?
He was always known to run off exploring in the woods when he was younger.
What was their favorite toy?
He had a little toy solider that never left his side.
Greta Nissen and William Collier photographed for The Wanderer (1925)