One Week

 One Week

 Released: September 1, 1920

One Week is centred around the newlywed couple, played by Buster Keaton and Sybil Seely. We follow them on their misfortunes and comedic attempt to build their very own flat pack house which results in a dysfunctional mess due to the jealous sabotaging of Hank, whom was rejected by Sybil. After Keaton pieces the mismatched house together it can be seen to reflect cubism due to the diagonal inharmonious lines which is very relevant to the 1920s since Picasso was booming along with the economy.

 Buster discovers Sybil painting a pair of hearts on the wall of their house and kisses her, then runs away almost lovestruck like a little boy. This evidently shows how unconditional their love is and although this was not the conscious goal, the relationship shared between the couple is very loving and equal. This could possibly support the improvement to women's individuality and freedom in the 1920s as they were able to join speakeasies with men and wear more provocative clothing, but inequality was still very present. However, stereotypically Keaton builds the house and takes on the "strong, manly" jobs and Sybil does the cooking and cleaning. Some may argue she is sexualised during the bath scene where the fourth wall is broken by Keaton's hands covering the camera while Sybil retrieves her soap. Possibly a crude clever joke for the male audience of the time.



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