The Scribe
Synopsis
Comedy short produced by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario, Canada. It demonstrates the dos and don'ts of construction site safety. The film is the last professionally filmed footage of film legend Buster Keaton, shot months before his death from lung cancer on February 1, 1966. He recreates several routines from his youth, as well as some new material for the film. Most notable was his recreation of a gag from his 1918 film The Bell Boy in which he mops the floor using only the tip of the mop, little by little while sitting on the floor.
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The Scribe
Type: Clip • Published 2015-01-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sebert
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Sutherland, Clifford Braggins
- Original Title
- The Scribe
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Construction Safety Association of Ontario
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sebert
Paul Sutherland, Clifford Braggins
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Paul Sutherland
Writer
John Sebert
Director
Clifford Braggins
Writer
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What is The Scribe about?
Comedy short produced by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario, Canada. It demonstrates the dos and don'ts of construction site safety. The film is the last professionally filmed footage of film legend Buster Keaton, shot months before his death from lung cancer on February 1, 1966. He recreates several routines from his youth, as well as some new material for the film. Most notable was his recreation of a gag from his 1918 film The Bell Boy in which he mops the floor using only the tip of the mop, little by little while sitting on the floor.
Who directed The Scribe?
The Scribe was directed by John Sebert.
Who stars in The Scribe?
The principal cast of The Scribe includes Buster Keaton, Jack Creley, Cec Linder.
When was The Scribe released and how long is it?
The Scribe was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 30m.