Girl Shy | 1924 | Romantic Comedy

Title: Girl Shy | 1924 | Romantic Comedy Director: Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor Studio: Harold Lloyd Corporation / Pathé Exchange Starring: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Richard Daniels, Carlton Griffin, Mickey Daniels Based on: Original screenplay by Sam Taylor, Tim Whelan, Ted Wilde, Thomas J. Gray Release Date: April 20 1924 Runtime: Approximately 82–89 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Romantic Comedy --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Opening in the tailor shop and introduction of Harold 00:15:00 Harold’s “Secret of Making Love” manuscript 00:30:00 Meeting Mary on the train 00:45:00 Home town and rejection 01:00:00 Resolved to go to Los Angeles 01:15:00 Epic chase to stop the wedding --- Summary: Girl Shy is a 1924 American silent romantic comedy featuring Harold Meadows, a painfully shy tailor’s apprentice whose anxiety around women drives him to write a guidebook on how to attract them. When he meets the wealthy Mary Buckingham aboard a train, he overcomes his stutter and begins to fall genuinely in love. After his manuscript is rejected and Mary becomes engaged to another man, Harold embarks on a thrilling, high-speed race across town to stop the wedding and win her heart, blending heartfelt romance with physical comedy and one of the era’s most memorable chase sequences. --- Background: Produced independently by Harold Lloyd after his split from Hal Roach Studios, Girl Shy was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor. It marked Lloyd’s first feature under his own production banner and showcased his transition toward character-driven comedy, balancing romantic sentiment with his trademark energetic set pieces. --- Trivia: Girl Shy entered the public domain in 2020. The film features early cameos by members of the “Our Gang” troupe in uncredited roles. Its climactic chase sequence across multiple vehicles influenced later cinematic approaches to action comedy. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: April 20 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: Harold Lloyd Corporation / Pathé Exchange Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #GirlShy #HaroldLloyd #JobynaRalston #1924Film #SilentComedy #RomanticComedy #PublicDomain