“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.<br /><br />Credits:<br />Director: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline<br />Producer: Joseph M. Schenck<br />Starring: Buster Keaton, Phyllis Haver<br />Screenplay: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline<br />Cinematography: Elgin Lessley<br /><br />#TheBalloonatic1923 #BusterKeaton #SilentCinema #ClassicHollywood
