The Kid Brother
Release date 22nd January 1927
Country : USA
Running time : 84 mins
Genre : Comedy
Starring Harold Lloyd
 Screenplay by Howard J Green
Directed by Ted Wilde and Lewis Milestone



Harold Hickory the weakling son in an important family proves his worth when he discovers the thieves from a medicine show who have stolen money for a dam. He confronts one of them in the hull of a ship overpowers him and returns the money to his father just in time to prevent him being hanged.

A perfect combination of gags, character and story make this Lloyd's finest film. His motivations for becoming a hero are stronger and more believable here than in any other film. It is also noteworthy for the clever uses of the camera from the superb opening to the sequence where Lloyd climbs a tree to say goodbye to Mary played by the lovely Jobyna Ralston. The fight on the ship is very exciting as is the final chase to save the head of the Hickory family.

 

This was Harold's personal favourite among his films.