Blue Blazes

Blue Blazes

1936 · 17 min · ★ 6.1 · Comedy

Buster becomes a fireman, but unfortunately not a particularly good one. He has a chance to prove himself, however, when three women are trapped in a burning building.

Directed by Raymond Kane · Written by David Freedman

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Cast

Buster Keaton Elmer
Arthur L. Jarrett Fire chief
Marlyn Stuart The chief's blonde daughter
Rose Kessner The chief's wife
Patty Wilson The chief's brunette daughter

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