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The Love Nest (1923 film)

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'The Love Nest' is a 1923 American short comedy silent film written and directed by and starring Buster Keaton.

Plot



In order to escape from his life and his lost love, Keaton sets off on his small boat, 'Cupid', but runs into the whaling ship, 'The Love Nest'. The whaler's merciless captain (Joe Roberts) throws crew members overboard for even the slightest offense.

After his steward accidentally pours hot tea over the captain's hand, the captain tosses him overboard and replaces him with Keaton. Despite a series of mishaps, Keaton manages to avoid the fate of other crewmen.

But Buster desires to escape,and chops a hole in the hull to sink the boat.He escapes in a lifeboat with no idea where land is.

He docks at the rear of a platform he is unaware is a target bullseye for Naval Gunnery Practice.The Navy scores a direct hit and

Buster is seen hurtled skyward;angel-wing style.

Buster then wakes up in his own CUPID boat;which had never left the dock.The whole thing had been a dream.

Cast



* Buster Keaton - Buster Keaton

* Joe Roberts - Captain of the Whaler

* Virginia Fox - The Girl

See also



* List of American films of 1923

* Buster Keaton filmography

* List of United States comedy films

* 1923 in film


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