Harold Lloyd's New Comedy for Pathe is "The Freshman" -- June 15, 2025

Moving Picture World, 06-June-1925

This Pathé ad tells about Harold Lloyd's next release, The Freshman. This would be one of his best features. 

I am surprised that I have not yet mentioned serial queen Allene Ray. Much of her work is lost, but I have seen bits and pieces.

Moving Picture World, 13-June-1925

"Harold Lloyd and his charming leading lady, Jobyna Ralston..."

Moving Picture World, 27-June-1925

Harold and Jobya share a moment.

Photoplay, June, 1925

Harold and Mildred Davis' daughter, Mildred Gloria Lloyd. 

Harold Lloyd's Latest Picture -- May 7, 2025

Moving Picture World, 09-May-1925

Pathé, which had released most of Harold Lloyd's films, thanked him for dedicating time and money to produce what would be his last film for Pathé, The Freshman.

Moving Picture World, 16-May-1925

Moving Picture World, 16-May-1925

After finishing The Freshman, Harold and his wife Mildred Davis took a cross-country vacation.

Moving Picture World, 23-May-1925

When Harold got back to California, he would start making movies for Paramount release.

Moving Picture World, 23-May-1925

Meanwhile, Hot Water, from 1924 was still in wide release. The Lyric Theater in Tiffin, Ohio offered one free ticket for each discarded teakettle brought in by customers. He added Harold's head to eacy kettle and used them to spell out the word "HOT."

But Papa Lloyd Doesn't Wear Glasses -- February 5, 2025

Los Angeles Times, 01-February-1925

Harold Lloyd's family seemed to be inclined to drive Buicks. Here we see Harold's dad, James Darsie Lloyd, posing with a new Buick Brougham. The article mentions that Harold's wife, Mildred David, "drove a Buick sport model." The Howard Automobile Company was founded by Charles S Howard, who later owned Seabiscuit.

Seattle Star, 28-February-1925

I like this busy ad for Seattle's Columbia Theater. The Mad Whirl Sounds like a fun movie. "Now or Never" was a 1921 Harold Lloyd short comedy. I think "His Greatest Repicturization" means that it was a rerelease. I have never seen the word "Repicturization" before. Francesco Longo was a Seattle orchestra leader.

Seattle Star, 28-February-1925

The World's Great Tickler Says Why Worry? -- August 5, 2024

Exhibitors Herald, 30-August-1924

This beautiful Pathé ad promises two new Harold Lloyd comedies in the new season.

Exhibitors Herald, 23-August-1924

Girl Shy was "Now in Its 13th Week on Broadway."

Exhibitors Herald, 09-August-1924

Why Worry? was not Harold's latest picture, but this is an interesting example of an ad that was printed on paper bags.

Exhibitors Herald, 09-August-1924

The manager of the Pastime Theater in Mason, Michigan borrowed 200 paper bags from each of three local groceries and used them to carry the ad.

Exhibitors Herald, 09-August-1924

Hubby would be released as Hot Water

Caldwell Tribune, 15-August-1924

I am not sure I would like to be called "The World's Great Tickler."

El Tucsonese, 16-August-1924

Girl Shy was popular with Spanish-speaking audiences as well as English-speaking.

Alma Nebraska Record, 22-August-1924

The Rialto Theater in Alma, Nebraska planned to program three Harold Lloyd features.

Alma Nebraska Record, 22-August-1924

Photoplay, August, 1924

Harold and Mildred pose with recent arrival Gloria. Harold said that Mildred would soon return to the screen in Alice in Wonderland. Did not happen.

Exhibitors Herald, 09-August-1924

Harold was an athlete. Here we see that he beat "the singles handball champ of Hollywood studios."

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

Harold Lloyd -- Exit Worry! Enter Joy! -- February 16 2024

Brownsville Herald, 17-February-1924

Why Worry? was one of Harold Lloyd's most popular movies. Of course, everyone loved the giant, played by John Aasen. 

Seattle Star, 09-February-1924

Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey defeated challenger Tommy Gibbons in Selby, Montana on 04-July-2023:

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Wolf Point Herald, 21-February-1924

"I Do" was a 1921 short comedy starring Harold Lloyd and his soon to be wife Mildred Davis. 

Lloyd, Roach Terminate Business Relations -- July 7, 2023

Motion Picture News, 07-July-1923

100 years ago this month, Hal Roach and Harold Lloyd, who had worked together as producer and star, parted in an amicable fashion. Roach's roster of other film series had grown and Harold sometimes consumed half the space in the studio. The last Roach-Llloyd movie was Why Worry, which had not yet been released.

Motion Picture News, 07-July-1923

Once the arrangements for the split were complete, newlyweds Mildred Davis and Harold Lloyd took a belated honeymoon in New York City. 

Motion Picture News, 21-July-1923

Harold moved his production company to the Hollywood Studios on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Motion Picture News, 14-July-1923

A new production company called Ritz-Carlton denied rumors that Harold had signed with them. Good way to get your company's name out there. 

Harold Lloyd -- So Good That It Hurts -- May 6, 2023

Motion Picture News, 12-May-1923

Harold Lloyd's thrill comedy Safety Last was another great success. This trade ad calls it "The First Seven Part Comedy." Seven part means Seven reels. 

Motion Picture News, 26-May-1923

"They are tearing the arms off the chairs in Portland." "A knockout in Omaha." "Biggest business of year in Akron."

Washington Times, 12-May-1923

I like the minimalist design of this ad, which says that Safety Last was being held over for a second week at the Metroplitan Theater in Washington, DC. "Second Hysterical Week."

Motion Picture News, 26-May-1923

Inmates at San Quentin Prison, north of San Francisco, enjoyed a showing of Grandma's Boy. 

Cine-Mundial, 05-May-1923

With the retirement of Mildred Davis after Safety Last, Jobyna Ralston became Harold's new leading lady. She had appeared in many one-reelers for Hal Roach. This is not a flattering photo of Jobyna. 

Cine-Mundial, 05-May-1923