The Freshman

"Harold kicks the fun winning Goal."

1925 1h 17m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 134

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Synopsis

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An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.

“Harold kicks the fun winning Goal.”

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Cast

Harold Lloyd
Harold Lamb
Jobyna Ralston
Peggy
Brooks Benedict
The College Cad
Hazel Keener
The College Belle
Joseph Harrington
The College Tailor
Pat Harmon
The Football Coach
Leon Beaumon
Student (uncredited)
Ethel Broadhurst
Woman (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sam Taylor
Writers: Sam Taylor, Ted Wilde, John Grey
Languages: No Language
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 77-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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101 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sam Taylor, shot by Walter Lundin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Allen McNeil shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Harold Lloyd and Jobyna Ralston and Brooks Benedict carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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Marketing tagline: "Harold kicks the fun winning Goal.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0015841 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sam Taylor directs. Walter Lundin behind the camera. Allen McNeil cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in No Language.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 77-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2101 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Sam Taylor, shot by Walter Lundin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Allen McNeil shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Harold Lloyd and Jobyna Ralston and Brooks Benedict carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Harold kicks the fun winning Goal.".
7IMDB entry: tt0015841 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.