“The Balloonatic” is a 1923 American silent short comedy film co-directed by and starring Buster Keaton. The film follows a hapless young man who finds himself accidentally launched into the sky aboard a gas balloon. After crash-landing in the wilderness, he encounters a resourceful young woman and embarks on a series of misadventures as they both try to prove their survival skills. The film is known for its inventive physical comedy and Keaton’s signature deadpan humor.br br Credits:br Director: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Clinebr Producer: Joseph M. Schenckbr Starring: Buster Keaton, Phyllis Haverbr Screenplay: Buster Keaton, Edward F.