The Balloonatic (1923) – A Silent Comedy of Misadventure

“The Balloonatic” is a 1923 American silent short comedy film co-directed by and starring Buster Keaton. The film follows a hapless young man who finds himself accidentally launched into the sky aboard a gas balloon. After crash-landing in the wilderness, he encounters a resourceful young woman and embarks on a series of misadventures as they both try to prove their survival skills. The film is known for its inventive physical comedy and Keaton’s signature deadpan humor.

Credits:
Director: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Producer: Joseph M. Schenck
Starring: Buster Keaton, Phyllis Haver
Screenplay: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Cinematography: Elgin Lessley

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