The Nut
Eccentric inventor Charlie Jackson tries to interest wealthy investors in his girlfriend's plan to help children from poor neighbourhoods.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1921 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Romance |
| Director | Theodore Reed |
| Runtime | 74 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (11 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its humor from the clash between the inventor's lofty philanthropic goals and the physically chaotic world that stubbornly resists him. It relies on precise visual gags and a relentless pace, where every serious intention triggers a domino effect of slapstick misfortune.
What lingers after the final reel is the charm of a simple, heartfelt mission achieving its end through glorious, absurd perseverance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Theodore Reed
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With a light heart on a lazy afternoon, perfect for silent-era physical comedy.
🎭 Cast
Douglas Fairbanks
Charlie Jackson
Marguerite De La Motte
Estrell Wynn
William Lowery
Philip Feeney
Gerald Pring
Gentleman George
Morris Hughes
Pernelius Vanderbrook Jr.
Barbara La Marr
Claudine Dupree
Frank Campeau
Ulysses S. Grant Impersonator (Uncredited)
Jeanne Carpenter
Cupid Telephone Operator (Uncredited)
Charles Stevens
Henchman (Uncredited)
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