KYOTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

This is a masterful short film considered to have established the worldwide popularity of the legendary comedy king of film history, Harold Lloyd, who was born 130 years ago as of this year! In this work, the extremely talented pianist Michiyo Matsushita, who learned jazz at Berklee and is accompanied by the highly experienced silent film narrator Akiko Sasaki, elegantly elevates the film across generations. Furthermore, Toshiya Arano from the Comedy Film Research Society intertwines valuable archival footage, providing insights into the conditions of the film industry conditions at the time, the genesis of Lloyd's comedy, and his private achievements.

Harold Loyd
Mildred Davis
Mark Jones
Akiko Sasaki
Michiyo Matsushita
Toshiya Arano

Director

Fred Newmeyer

Written by

Hal Roach,Sam Taylor,H.M. Walker

Cinematography

Walter Lundin

Country

America

Year

1921