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Release Year1936
Runtime0h 19m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes9
DirectorAl Christie
WritersDavid Freedman
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Chemist
About The Chemist
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, The Chemist leans on a strong ensemble — Buster Keaton, Marlyn Stuart, Earle Gilbert — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1936.
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