The Chemist (1936): Cast
The Chemist is a 1936 short comedy directed by Al Christie, starring Buster Keaton as Elmer Triple, Donald MacBride and Marlyn Stuart. It runs 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 19 min
- Director
- Al Christie
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Chemist About?
The premise of The Chemist without spoilers.
Buster portrays Elmer “Happy” Triple, an eager scientist tasked with creating the next breakthrough. His invention turns out to be a water‑activated powder that generates powerful, silent explosions. The astonishing formula draws the attention of three ruthless thieves who scheme to steal Elmer’s secret, setting off a high‑stakes chase.
The Chemist Themes & Keywords
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- formula
- secret formula
- concoction
- chemist
- gangster
- chemistry
- one reeler
- laboratory
- antics
- 20th century fox featurette
- 1936
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- buster keaton
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- 1930s
- comedy short
The Chemist Cast & Characters
Buster Keaton leads the cast as Elmer Triple, with Donald MacBride and Marlyn Stuart. Directed by Al Christie; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Al Christie
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Buster Keaton as Elmer Triple - Donald MacBride
- Marlyn Stuart
- Herman Lieb
Also Starring in The Chemist
· 1 moreMore from Al Christie
More films directed by Al Christie: Half a Sinner, Three Magic Words, Dime a Dance and Rowdy Ann.
Cars in The Chemist
4 cars on screen, including the 1934 Ford V8 De Luxe and the 1936 Plymouth De Luxe.
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1934 Ford V8 De Luxe Minor role -
1936 Plymouth De Luxe Background role -
1932 Pontiac Six Background role -
1928 Studebaker Dictator Background role
The Chemist Also Known As
Also known as “化学家”.
- Also known as
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- 化学家
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The Chemist FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Chemist, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Chemist?
The Chemist runs 19 minutes.
When was The Chemist released?
The Chemist was released on October 9, 1936.
Who directed The Chemist?
The Chemist was directed by Al Christie.
More films by Al Christie Who is in the cast of The Chemist?
The Chemist stars Buster Keaton as Elmer Triple, Donald MacBride and Marlyn Stuart, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Chemist have a post-credit scene?
No. The Chemist has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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