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The Scribe (1966)

Movie ★ 6.3 30 min

Comedy

Comedy short produced by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario, Canada. It demonstrates the dos and don'ts of construction site safety. The film is the last professionally filmed footage of film legend Buster Keaton, shot months before his death from lung cancer on February 1, 1966. He recreates several routines from his youth, as well as some new material for the film. Most notable was his recreation of a gag from his 1918 film The Bell Boy in which he mops the floor using only the tip of the mop, little by little while sitting on the floor.

Paul Sutherland Writer John Sebert Director Clifford Braggins Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 8, 1966
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0224066
Country
Language
Studio
Construction Safety Association of Ontario

Themes

Cast

Buster Keaton Buster Keaton Journalist Jack Creley Newspaper Editor (uncredited) Cec Linder Cec Linder O'Malley (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Scribe about?
Comedy short produced by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario, Canada. It demonstrates the dos and don'ts of construction site safety. The film is the last professionally filmed footage of film legend Buster Keaton, shot months before his death from lung cancer on February 1, 1966. He recreates several routines from his youth, as well as some new material for the film. Most notable was his recreation of a gag from his 1918 film The Bell Boy in which he mops the floor using only the tip of the mop, little by little while sitting on the floor.
Who directed The Scribe?
The Scribe was directed by John Sebert.
Who stars in The Scribe?
The Scribe stars Buster Keaton, Jack Creley, Cec Linder.
When was The Scribe released?
The Scribe is a 1966 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Scribe?
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