The Love Nest
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For the 1951 film starring June Haver, see Love Nest.
| 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 intertitles) |
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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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[edit] Synopsis
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.
[edit] Cast
- Buster Keaton - Buster Keaton
- Joe Roberts - Captain of the Whaler
- Virginia Fox - The Girl
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