Friday, July 5, 2024

Harold Lloyd -- Are You Girl Shy? -- July 5, 2024

Daily Kennebec Journal, 16-July-1924

We see Harold's determination as he dashes to save Jobyna in Girl Shy

Rawlins Republican, 03-July-1924

This ad echoes the stutter that makes the life of Harold's character different.

Rawlins Republican, 10-July-1924

Exhibitors Herald, 05-July-1924

A variety of promotional posters for Girl Shy.

Exhibitors Herald, 19-July-1924

"A sure-fire hot weather attraction -- the one picture that will bring them out in the seething heat." Before air conditioning became common, some theaters shut down during hot weather and others scrambled for attractions to bring in customers. 

Exhibitors Herald, 19-July-1924

Exhibitors Herald, 05-July-1924

Walter Lundin shot most of Harold's movies. 

Exhibitors Herald, 05-July-1924

"On humor he builds and houses he fills."

Exhibitors Herald, 19-July-1924

Albert R Neis of the Shadows Theater in Lodi, Wisconsin illustrates his methods for promoting Harold's thrill picture Safety Last

Exhibitors Herald, 19-July-1924

The bouncing balloons caught the attention of many passers-by. 

Photoplay, July, 1924

Harold hugs his grandmother

Photoplay, July, 1924

Harold without his glasses, but with his wife and former leading lady, Mildred Davis and their cute dog.

Photoplay, July, 1924

Mildred Davis's successor as Harold's leading lady, Jobyna Ralston, was famous for her "beautiful chestnut curls." In this gag shot, Harold stops a barber from bobbing her hair, which would have violated the contract Harold was holding. 

Photoplay, July, 1924

It seems silly to say this about a Hollywood actress, but "little Jobyna Ralston" sure was pretty.

Pictures and Picturegoer, July, 1924

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