Blue Blazes

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Blue Blazes
Directed byRaymond Kane
Buster Keaton (uncredited)
Written by David Freedman
Produced by Al Christie
E. W. Hammons
StarringBuster Keaton
CinematographyDwight Warren
George Webber
Release date
  • August 21, 1936 (1936-08-21)
Running time
17 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Blue Blazes is a 1936 American short comedy film directed by Raymond Kane and starring Buster Keaton.

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Plot

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

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