The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr. West in the Land of the Bolsheviks
This 1924 silent film by Lev Kuleshov utilizes humor to challenge American stereotypes of Soviet Russia. It follows an American man on his trip to the Soviet Union and the Russian con artists who decided to take advantage of his misconceptions to take his money.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr. Wet in the Land of the Bolsheviks can be viewed on YouTube. Kenyon Students can also watch it on Kanopy Streaming.
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