Thursday, October 7, 2021

Harold Lloyd -- It Starts With a Laugh. It Ends With a Thrill -- October 7, 2021

 

Exhibitors Herald, 29-October-1921

"Never Weaken" was the first of Harold Lloyd's thrill comedies. Comedians had always scampered around in high places, but Lloyd built the film around dangerous events on a high rise building. This was Harold's last short film, a three-reeler.

Exhibitors Herald, 08-October-1921

"Never Weaken" opened the second season of Harold Lloyd films "presented by Hal Roach through Associated Exhibitors and distributed by Pathé."

Moving Picture World, 08-October-1921

Some nice stills from "Never Weaken." Note the gloves which helped conceal the missing thumb and finger on his right hand.
Moving Picture World, 08-October-1921

This large ad, a 24-sheeter, was part of the ballyhoo for the movie. I like the suggestion to cut out the background and place it on the front of the theater.

Moving Picture World, 08-October-1921

Harold performed acrobatics to drum up business for the doctor who employed Mildred Davis.

Exhibitors Herald, 01-October-1921

Harold helps Mildred in the kitchen in "I Do."

Exhibitors Herald, 15-October-1921

I like the use of the glasses in this Associated Exhibitors ad. 

Bemidji Daily Pioneer, 15-October-1921



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