Skirts

In the 1928 British silent comedy "Skirts," we are introduced to a tangled web of marital infidelity and opportunistic thievery. The story centers on a perpetually flirtatious husband whose eyes (and hands) wander towards a glamorous dancer. Meanwhile, his unsuspecting wife possesses a valuable necklace, which becomes the object of desire for both the husband, seeking to impress or fund his dalliances, and a professional crook with more straightforward intentions. The film then unfolds as a series of farcical attempts by both men to acquire the coveted jewels, often leading to mistaken identities, near misses, and escalating comedic chaos, all while the wife remains largely unaware of the schemes unfolding around her.