Harold Lloyd
Harold Diddlebock
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Synopsis
A former college football hero spends two decades in an uninspiring office job before being dismissed. With his savings in his pocket, he meets a gambler and takes an unfamiliar drink. The resulting departure from routine carries him into an extraordinary business venture that demands the daring his working life has suppressed.
Cast
DirectorsPreston Sturges
Historical context
Preston Sturges resumes the character's life from Harold Lloyd's silent hit The Freshman, using material from the 1925 film to introduce his later disappointment. Lloyd returned after years away from the screen for what became his final film appearance.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Harold Lloyd — Daniel Blum · Public domain
- Jimmy Conlin — RKO Radio Pictures · Public domain
