The film chronicles the adventures of an American, “Mr. West,” and his faithful bodyguard and servant Jeddie, as they visit the land of the horrible, evil Bolsheviks. Through various mishaps, Mr. West discovers that the Soviets are actually quite remarkable people, and, by the end of the film, his opinion of them has changed to one of glowing admiration!
Lorenz Lubota is a city official with no purpose in life. On his way to work, he is crushed by a woman driving a carriage. Lorenz becomes obsessed with the female rider.
A humorous subject intended to be run as a part of a railroad scene during the period in which the train is passing through a tunnel.
Marie wants to escape from her job and also from her lover, Paul, an unemployed drunk. She dreams of going off with Jean, a dockworker. The two men quarrel and fight over Marie on two occasions, but Paul retains a hold over her.
When the vivacious and beautiful Nana bombs at the Théâtre des Variétés, she embarks on the life of a courtesan, using her allure and charisma to entice and pleasure men.
The poet Jean is in love with François’s wife. The tension between the two men will be replaced by friendship when they go to the same front to fight. War will test their company.
