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Looking for Trouble
Snub plays a rich guy who wants to impress the ladies with his virility. So he pays a tough boxer to take a dive in a staged fight, though the fight definitely does not go anything like expected.
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Plot Summary
In this early silent comedy short, Harold Lloyd and his companions find themselves in a series of comedic misadventures. The film features classic slapstick humor and signature gags typical of Lloyd's work during this period. The characters get into various predicaments, often involving everyday situations that spiral into hilarious chaos.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1919, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, Harold Lloyd's early shorts were generally popular with audiences for their lighthearted comedy and physical gags. 'Looking for Trouble' is considered part of his prolific output that built his early career.
What Reviewers Say
Features early slapstick humor characteristic of Harold Lloyd's silent comedies.
Showcases the physical comedy and character work that made Lloyd a star.
A typical example of short-form comedy popular in the early 20th century.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific short is not widely documented online. However, Harold Lloyd's silent comedies were generally well-received by the public for their accessibility and humor.
Fun Fact
This short was part of Harold Lloyd's prolific output during the 1910s, a period where he was honing his comedic style and character, 'The Glasses Character', which would later make him one of the biggest stars in Hollywood.
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