The Love Nest (1923 film)

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The Love Nest
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 Flag of United States 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