American Aristocracy is a 1916 silent adventure comedy-drama film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and written by Anita Loos. The story follows Cassius Lee, played by Douglas Fairbanks, a young man from an aristocratic family who becomes entangled in a plot involving arms smuggling and romance. Lee must overcome a piratical arms dealer while winning the heart of Geraldine Hicks, the daughter of a wealthy industrialist. With Fairbanks’ athleticism and charm, the film combines humor, action, and social commentary, offering a lighthearted critique of America’s nouveau riche.