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The Balloonatic

The Balloonatic

19236.20h 22m

Overview

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, later proves useful as their canoe is about go over a waterfall.

Directed by Buster Keaton
Written by Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Produced by Joseph M. Schenck
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Top Cast

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

The Young Man

Babe London

Babe London

Fat Girl at The House of Trouble

Phyllis Haver

Phyllis Haver

The Young Woman

John Brown

John Brown

A Bear

J

Joseph A. Mitchell

Barker outside the House of Trouble

Edward F. Cline

Edward F. Cline

Car driver

Natalie Talmadge

Natalie Talmadge

Woman on sidewalk

Themes & Keywords

canoesilent filmpuddleshort film

About The Balloonatic

The Balloonatic is a comedy, romance film released in 1923 exploring themes of canoe, silent film, puddle, short film. Directed by Buster Keaton, it stars Buster Keaton, Babe London, Phyllis Haver. 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, later proves useful as their canoe is about go over a waterfall.

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