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Jimmy Higgings
Jimmy Higgings is a worker of the plant making weapons for the Tsarist Russia and the German Empire. During World War I, Jimmy speaks at a spontaneous rally against the war. He is arrested. When released, he becomes unemployed. He is happy to hear the news about the revolution; he volunteers into the American expeditionary force thinking that having the weapons he can fight against Germans – the enemies of the Russian revolution. However, finding himself in Russia, Jimmy soon realises that the expeditionary force of American volunteers fights not against the Germans, but against the young Socialist Russia. Without any hesitations, he takes the path of revolutionary struggle, he spreads propaganda among the American soldiers and distributes Bolshevik leaflets. Captured by the American military police, Jimmy Higgings does not betray his friends. He is sentenced to twenty years in a military prison. Jimmy cannot stand it and loses his mind. Lost movie.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy, hypochondriac young man travels to a remote Western town that is being extorted by a local bandit. Believing he is helping a fellow heiress avoid the bandit's advances, he inadvertently becomes the town's hero when he takes on the outlaw himself. His schemes, born of fear and misunderstanding, lead to a series of comedic mishaps and thrilling escapes.
Critical Reception
Why Worry? was a commercial success and was generally well-received by critics upon its release. While not as critically acclaimed as some of Harold Lloyd's later works, it is recognized for its inventive gags and exciting set pieces, showcasing Lloyd's signature blend of daredevil stunts and charming persona. Audiences appreciated its lighthearted comedy and thrilling climax.
What Reviewers Say
Harold Lloyd delivers his usual brand of thrilling, yet humorous, stunts.
The film cleverly contrasts the protagonist's timid nature with his heroic actions.
A well-paced comedy with a satisfying, action-packed conclusion.
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Fun Fact
The film's climax, involving a dam breaking and Harold Lloyd's character attempting to stop the flood with makeshift barriers, was a technically impressive and dangerous stunt for its time.
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