Professor Creeps

Buster Keaton plays a mad scientist who is trying to bring a female corpse back to life. He is assisted by his bumbling assistant. Their efforts are complicated by the arrival of a man who is looking for his wife, who has recently died.

Professor Creeps is a short film that showcases Buster Keaton's unique comedic timing and physical humor, even in his later years. While not as iconic as his silent film masterpieces, it's appreciated by fans for its blend of slapstick and macabre elements. The film was a part of a series of shorts Keaton made for Columbia Pictures.

• Appreciated for Buster Keaton's enduring comedic talent.

• A charmingly spooky short with a blend of horror and humor.

• An interesting late-career performance by a silent film legend.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight Buster Keaton's comedic presence as a major draw, even in this shorter format. Many enjoy the novelty of seeing him in a horror-comedy setting. Some viewers find the plot somewhat simple but are generally entertained by the gags.

This short film was part of a series of comedic shorts that Buster Keaton made for Columbia Pictures in the early 1940s, marking a return to his comedic roots after a period of less successful features.