The Scribe

In this 1966 comedy short, Buster Keaton delivers a deadpan performance as a hapless janitor who stumbles into a massive construction site to promote safety practices. Armed with a list of 16 rules, Keaton attempts to correct workers' unsafe habits, often with hilarious and chaotic results. Filmed months before his death from lung cancer, "The Scribe" showcases Keaton's signature physical comedy as he recreates routines from his youth and adds new material - including a nod to an earlier gag that has become a hallmark of his style.