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Grandma's Boy

Grandma's Boy

Where Laughter Reigns and Joy Pours!

19226.41h 0m

Overview

A meek young man must find the courage within when a rogue tramp menaces his hometown.

Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer
Written by H.M. Walker, Thomas J. Crizer, Harold Lloyd
Produced by Hal Roach
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Top Cast

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Grandma's Boy

Mildred Davis

Mildred Davis

His Girl

Anna Townsend

Anna Townsend

His Grandma

Charles Stevenson

Charles Stevenson

His Rival / Union General

Dick Sutherland

Dick Sutherland

The Rolling Stone

Noah Young

Noah Young

Sheriff of Dabney County

Themes & Keywords

cowardicebullysilent film

About Grandma's Boy

Grandma's Boy is a comedy film released in 1922 exploring themes of cowardice, bully, silent film. Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, it stars Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Anna Townsend. A meek young man must find the courage within when a rogue tramp menaces his hometown.

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