Summary
In the kinetic landscape of 1921, Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Nut,' a film that functions as a mechanical ballet of early 20th-century eccentricity. The narrative centers on Charlie Jackson, a man whose existence is defined by a series of Rube Goldberg-esque contrivances that automate his daily rituals, from the mundane act of dressing to the complex orchestration of domestic life. Charlie is not merely an inventor; he is a conduit for a restless, uniquely American energy. His singular obsession is the elevation of his girlfriend Estrell’s philanthropic endeavors. Estrell, portrayed with a delicate yet firm resolve by Marguerite De La Motte, seeks to establish a sanctuary for children from the city’s most neglected quarters. To secure the necessary capital from the ivory towers of the wealthy elite, Charlie embarks on a series of elaborate masquerades, utilizing his mechanical genius and sheer physical audacity to penetrate the social circles of the indifferent rich. The plot oscillates between high-speed slapstick and a biting satire of the philanthropic industrial complex of the Jazz Age, showcasing Fairbanks at the zenith of his pre-swashbuckler acrobatic charm.
Synopsis
Eccentric inventor Charlie Jackson tries to interest wealthy investors in his girlfriend's plan to help children from poor neighborhoods.
Director
Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte, William Lowery, Gerald Pring
Douglas Fairbanks, Kenneth Davenport, William Parker
