The Love Nest (1923 film)
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The Love Nest | |
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Directed by | Edward F. Cline Buster Keaton |
Produced by | Joseph M. Schenck |
Written by | Buster Keaton |
Starring | Buster Keaton Joe Roberts Virginia Fox |
Cinematography | Elgin Lessley |
Editing by | Elgin Lessley |
Distributed by | First National Pictures Inc. |
Release date(s) | March, 1923 |
Running time | 20 min. |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent film English (original titlecards) |
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The Love Nest is a 1923 short comedy silent film written by, directed by and starring Buster Keaton.
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Described as "The story of a young man who lost his interest in women and everything else.". In order to escape from the life he has Keaton sets off on his small boat, 'Cupid' to escape from life but runs into the whaling ship 'The Love Nest' and its merciless captain (Joe Roberts) who throws his crew members overboard for even the slightest offence.
After disposing of his steward for accidentally pouring hot tea over his hand, the captain hires Keaton as his replacement who, despite a series of mishaps, manages to avoid punishment.
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The films of Buster Keaton |
Full Lengths |
Three Ages - Our Hospitality - Sherlock, Jr. - The Navigator - Seven Chances - Go West - Battling Butler - The General - College - Steamboat Bill Jr. - The Cameraman - Spite Marriage - Hollywood Cavalcade - Easy to Wed - In the Good Old Summertime - Excuse My Dust |
Shorts |
The Rough House - Convict 13 - One Week - The Scarecrow - Neighbors - The Haunted House - Hard Luck - The High Sign - The Goat - The Playhouse - The Boat - The Paleface - Cops - My Wife's Relations - The Blacksmith - The Frozen North - The Electric House - Daydreams - The Balloonatic - The Love Nest - The Gold Ghost - Allez Oop - One Run Elmer - Tars and Stripes - Grand Slam Opera - Blue Blazes - Mixed Magic - Love Nest on Wheels - Life in Sometown, U.S.A. - Hollywood Handicap - Streamlined Swing - The Railrodder |