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The Scribe 1966

Status
Released
Runtime
30 minutes
Director
John Sebert
Network
Construction Safety Association of Ontario
★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 Comedy Released
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What is The Scribe?

The Scribe is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type
Film
Year
1966
Status
Released
Runtime
30 minutes
Release date
Jan 8, 1966
Studios
Construction Safety Association of Ontario
Genres
Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Construction Safety Association of Ontario

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Overview

The Scribe is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Construction Safety Association of Ontario. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“Buster Keaton demonstrates construction site safety in his final professionally filmed footage.”

Reasons to watch
  • features the final footage of Buster Keaton
  • includes classic physical comedy routines from his youth
Keep in mind
  • it is a safety instructional short rather than a feature film

Watch it if you are a fan of Buster Keaton and want to see his final onscreen performance.

This is a safety instructional comedy short.

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What is The Scribe?

It is a comedy short produced by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario, Canada.

What is the film about?

It demonstrates the dos and don'ts of construction site safety.

Why is this film notable?

It contains the last professionally filmed footage of film legend Buster Keaton.

When was it shot?

It was shot months before Buster Keaton's death on February 1, 1966.

Does Keaton perform any classic gags in the film?

Yes, he recreates several routines from his youth, including a famous mopping gag from his 1918 film The Bell Boy.

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