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The Balloonatic (1923)

22 min  -  Short | Comedy  -   22 January 1923 (USA)
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A hapless amusement park attendant finds his run away balloon ride has left him in a strange predicament.

Directors:

Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton

Writers:

Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline

Stars:

Buster Keaton and Phyllis Haver
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The Balloonatic -- Buster and Phyllis endure a number of outdoor adventures trying to prove to each other their survival skills. The balloon which lands Buster in the wilderness proves useful later on as their canoe is about go over a waterfall.
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Buster Keaton ...
The Young Man
Phyllis Haver Phyllis Haver ...
The Young Woman
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Storyline

Buster and Phyllis endure a number of outdoor adventures trying to prove to each other their survival skills. The balloon which lands Buster in the wilderness proves useful later on as their canoe is about go over a waterfall. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Canoe | Waterfall | Balloon | Silent Film | Laying Jacket Over Puddle  | See more »

Genres:

Short | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English (intertitles)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A léghajós See more »

Box Office

Gross:

€72,941 (Spain) (31 August 2002)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Buster Keaton Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (TCM print)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: Buster chases the fish up one fork of the creek and builds a dam there, but when the dam breaks he's shown being washed down the other fork of the creek. See more »

Connections

Featured in The Great Stone Face (1968) See more »