The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr. West in the Land of the Bolsheviks
dir. Lev Kuleshov · 1924
Plot
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!
Why watch
Mr. West, an American, arrives in the land of the Bolsheviks with his loyal bodyguard Jeddie, expecting to encounter a realm of terror and oppression. Instead, he stumbles into a series of comedic misadventures that reveal the humanity and warmth of the very people he was led to believe were his enemies. Watching this film is like stepping into a whimsical dream where misunderstandings lead to unexpected friendships, and laughter bridges cultural divides.