Harold Lloyd
Grandma's Boy/Grandfather
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Synopsis
A timid young man cannot stand up to a rival or declare his feelings to the woman he loves. His grandmother gives him a keepsake that she says once supplied his grandfather with extraordinary courage. Belief in its power leads him to confront dangers he has always avoided, including a criminal threatening the town.
Cast
DirectorsFred C. Newmeyer
Historical context
The comedy makes confidence a developing character trait rather than simply a reason for isolated gags. Harold Lloyd's hesitant hero discovers the practical consequences of believing he can act, with his grandmother guiding the change through family storytelling.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
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- Harold Lloyd — Daniel Blum · Public domain
- Mildred Davis — Photoplay magazine · Public domain
