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The Freshman

The Freshman

Harold kicks the fun winning Goal.

19257.01h 16m

Overview

An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.

Directed by Sam Taylor
Written by Sam Taylor, Ted Wilde, John Grey
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Top Cast

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lamb

Jobyna Ralston

Jobyna Ralston

Peggy

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

The College Cad

Hazel Keener

Hazel Keener

The College Belle

Joseph Harrington

Joseph Harrington

The College Tailor

Pat Harmon

Pat Harmon

The Football Coach

Leon Beaumon

Leon Beaumon

Student (uncredited)

Ethel Broadhurst

Ethel Broadhurst

Woman (uncredited)

R

Roy Brooks

Tall Student (uncredited)

Rosalind Byrne

Rosalind Byrne

Girl Caught in Suspenders at Dance (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

silent filmcollege american football

About The Freshman

The Freshman is a comedy, romance film released in 1925 exploring themes of silent film, college american football. Directed by Sam Taylor, it stars Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Brooks Benedict. An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.

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