Grandma's Boy
1922 · Movie · NR · 60 min · ★ 6.5
A timid young man in a sleepy town struggles to stand up for himself, especially when a bully and a threatening drifter unsettle his life. With encouragement from his loving grandmother, he faces a test of courage that blends gentle comedy, action, and sentiment.
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Details
- Years
- 1922
- Release date
- 1922-09-03
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 60 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (50 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like gentle silent comedy with heart and underdog courage, especially near The Freshman; Not for you if you want nonstop stunts like Safety Last!
Pros: sweet underdog story; funny sight gags; warm grandmother bond | Cons: slower early stretch; fewer big thrills; dated story elements
Themes
- cowardice
- bully
- silent film
Cast & crew
Harold Lloyd
as Grandma's Boy
Mildred Davis
as His Girl
Anna Townsend
as His Grandma
Charles Stevenson
as His Rival / Union General
Dick Sutherland
as The Rolling Stone
Noah Young
as Sheriff of Dabney County
Jack Morgan
- RB
Roy Brooks
Sammy Brooks
William Gillespie
Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer