The Chemist

1936

Comedy

Short Film

19m

Buster plays Elmer "Happy" Triple, a scientist who is expected to develop the next big thing. That big thing ends up to be a powder when combined with water, produces major blasts that make no sound, which catches the eyes of three robbers who want Elmer's secret powder.

Directed by:

Al Christie

Written by:

David Freedman

Starring:

Buster Keaton Donald MacBride Marlyn Stuart Earle Gilbert Herman Lieb

Genre:

Comedy

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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The Chemist

1936

Comedy

Short Film

19m

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Rated 01 Jul 2013

Never let someone like Buster Keaton mix chemicals! Everyone knows that so why was the gags lacking? Must have been a million good gags one could have done with that and instead they bring this very uneven short. Apart from the end, I didn't laugh much.

Rated 01 Jul 2013

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