An Eastern Westerner | 1920 | Comedy Western

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Title: An Eastern Westerner | 1920 | Comedy Western Director: Hal Roach Studio: Hal Roach Studios Starring: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young Release Date: 1920 Runtime: 27 Format: Silent, Black and White, 35mm Country: United States Language: Silent --- Summary: An Eastern Westerner follows the story of a young man from the East who travels to the American West to escape trouble and encounters a series of comedic adventures. The film explores themes of culture clash, individual bravery, and humor arising from misunderstandings between urban and rural lifestyles. --- Background: Produced during the silent film era, An Eastern Westerner showcases Harold Lloyd's character navigating the challenges of the Western frontier. The film combines elements of slapstick comedy with Western motifs, reflecting popular cinematic trends of early 20th-century America. --- Trivia: An Eastern Westerner was one of Harold Lloyd's early feature-length films following his success in short comedies. The film includes several stunt scenes performed by Harold Lloyd himself, emphasizing physical comedy. Hal Roach Studios was a prominent production company known for comedy films during the silent era. The movie's portrayal of the American West uses a stylized and comedic interpretation rather than a historically accurate depiction. --- Hashtags: AnEasternWesterner HaroldLloyd SilentFilm ComedyWestern HalRoach 1920Film