It would take many decades for the film to be hailed as one of the best ever made.Filled with hilarious sight gags and perfectly timed stunt work, the chase comedy was written and directed by Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman, and filmed with a huge budget for its time ($750,000 supplied by Metro chief Joseph Schenck).From a production budget of approximately $70 million, the film""s box-office was $117 million (domestic) and $239 million (worldwide).Floyd expresses his regrets at not being able o be present at her party - he is literally and figuratively alienated from her.Kirk was assured (and knew) that Spock could fly the vessel, and that their plan would succeed.Spock commanded Elder Spock""s ship out of theNaradaon a mission to destroy the drill, while Kirk went to rescue Captain Pike.