
The Love Nest(1923)
In an attempt to forget his lost sweetheart, Buster takes a long trip at the sea when he's caught by pirates.


“Moored for one week”
A boat builder and his family attempt to set sail in his handmade boat, 'The Damfino'.

Buster Keaton
The Boat Builder

Edward F. Cline
SOS Receiver (uncredited)

Sybil Seely
The Wife (uncredited)
The Boat is a comedy film released in 1921 exploring themes of silent film, storm at sea, boating, short film. Directed by Edward F. Cline, it stars Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Sybil Seely. A boat builder and his family attempt to set sail in his handmade boat, 'The Damfino'.
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