A Sailor-Made Man | 1921 | Comedy

Title: A Sailor-Made Man | 1921 | Comedy Director: Fred C. Newmeyer Studio: Hal Roach Studios / Associated Exhibitors Starring: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young, Dick Sutherland Based on: Original screenplay by Jean Havez, Sam Taylor, H.M. Walker Release Date: December 25 1921 Runtime: Approximately 47 minutes Format: Silent black and white with English intertitles Country: United States Language: Silent Genres: Comedy --- Chapters: 00:00:00 The Boy at the resort and meeting the Girl 00:10:00 The father’s challenge to find work 00:20:00 Enlistment in the U.S. Navy 00:30:00 Shipboard antics and friendship 00:40:00 Shore leave and reunion 00:45:00 Kidnapping and daring rescue --- Summary: A Sailor-Made Man is a 1921 American silent comedy starring Harold Lloyd as an idle, wealthy playboy who impulsively proposes to the Girl but is told by her stern father that he must prove himself first. To win approval, the Boy enlists in the United States Navy, where he encounters humorous challenges at sea and befriends a rugged sailor. When the Girl is kidnapped by a scheming maharajah while on a voyage, the Boy draws on his newfound resolve and resourcefulness to outwit the captors and secure her safety. The narrative blends lighthearted slapstick, adventure elements, and romantic motivation as the protagonist matures from a carefree dilettante into someone capable of action and devotion. --- Background: Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and produced by Hal Roach, A Sailor-Made Man became one of Harold Lloyd’s first extended comedies, resulting in a runtime longer than typical two-reel shorts of the era. Although intended as a short film, the abundance of gags and sequences led to its extended length, making it a pivotal work in Lloyd’s transition to feature-length comedies. --- Trivia: A Sailor-Made Man is considered Harold Lloyd’s first foray into feature-length filmmaking, though it remained under one hour. The film was a commercial success, grossing significantly more than its modest budget. Mildred Davis, Lloyd’s frequent co-star and real-life collaborator, plays the romantic interest. The story features a fictional exotic locale and playful parody elements common in early silent comedy. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: December 25 1921 Original Studio / Distributor: Hal Roach Studios / Associated Exhibitors Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #ASailorMadeMan1921 #HaroldLloyd #SilentFilm #Comedy #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain