The Scribe(1966)
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.
The Scribe (1966) is a comedy film directed by John Sebert, released on January 8, 1966 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Buster Keaton, Jack Creley and Cec Linder. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sebert
- Writers:
- Paul Sutherland, Clifford Braggins
- Production:
- Construction Safety Association of Ontario
- Status:
- Released
The Scribe (1966) Trailer
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The Scribe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buster Keaton
as Journalist
- Jack Creley
Jack Creley
as Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
Cec Linder
as O'Malley (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John Sebert, written by Paul Sutherland and Clifford Braggins.
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The Scribe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Scribe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Scribe online?
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Who stars in The Scribe?
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The main cast of The Scribe (1966) includes Buster Keaton, Jack Creley and Cec Linder. The film was directed by John Sebert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Scribe released?
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The Scribe was released on January 8, 1966 and runs for 30m.
Is The Scribe worth watching?
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The Scribe (1966) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Scribe?
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