Jitterbugs(1938)

Jitterbugs is a silent comedy following a young man determined to win over his girlfriend's father, a notoriously difficult grouch. His strategy is simple: impress the old man with an elaborate dinner party. The plan quickly unravels when he enlists his friend to serve double duty as both butler and chef—a disastrous combination. What unfolds is a series of escalating mishaps as the evening spirals into chaos. Buster West anchors the film with physical comedy and charm, while the mounting complications between kitchen and dining room drive the humor. The film captures the spirit of early silent comedy, relying on slapstick timing and visual gags rather than dialogue to deliver laughs. It's a lighthearted romp about good intentions gone hilariously wrong.