Mixed Magic (1936)
Directed by Buster Keaton / Raymond Kane
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Comedy of Errors, Slapstick |
Release Date - Nov 20, 1936 (USA) |
Run Time - 18 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Nicole Gagne
When Buster Keaton goes to work as an assistant to a carnival magician, the results turn out to be less than magical. Enthralled with the lovely assistant (Marlyn Stuart) of The Great Spumoni (Eddie Lambert), Buster takes a job as an off-stage helper to the prestidigitator. Alas, his inept efforts turn the magician's show into a shambles: Buster levitates the illusionist instead of the girl, tosses ducks on-stage at the wrong place, and lowers down inappropriate backdrops during their performance. But when he rescues the girl from the clutches of a disgruntled former helper, Buster earns the respect of all.
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carnival, job, magician [performer], rescue