100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate the making of an epic early film.

(Image credit: Krista Rossow for NPR)

100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate the making of an epic early film.

(Image credit: Krista Rossow for NPR)

Dolly Parton built a movie career on top of an already huge music career. Other singers have tried, with mixed results.

Dolly Parton built a movie career on top of an already huge music career. Other singers have tried, with mixed results.

The Oscar-winning actor known for his intense on-screen performances talks about his first love — music — and collaborating with conductor on Life is a Dream.

The Oscar-winning actor known for his intense on-screen performances talks about his first love — music — and collaborating with conductor on Life is a Dream.

Best known for playing the cross-dressing scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the '75 cult classic, Curry also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films. He died Aug. 25. Originally broadcast in 2005.