Hot Water | 1924 | Comedy

Title: Hot Water | 1924 | Comedy Director: Sam Taylor, Fred C. Newmeyer Studio: Harold Lloyd Corporation / Pathé Exchange Starring: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Josephine Crowell, Louis Wolheim, Marie Mosquini, Charles Stevenson Release Date: August 31 1924 Runtime: Approximately 56 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Comedy --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Harold marries and meets the in-laws 00:15:00 Domestic life turns chaotic 00:30:00 The disastrous shopping trip 00:45:00 Harold in trouble with the police 00:55:00 Family reconciliation --- Summary: Hot Water is a 1924 silent comedy starring Harold Lloyd as a young newlywed whose life becomes increasingly complicated after marrying into a difficult family. His overbearing mother-in-law, irresponsible brother-in-law, and constant domestic mishaps lead to escalating comic disasters. As Harold struggles to prove himself as a husband and provider, a series of misunderstandings, shopping misadventures, and run-ins with the law push him to the brink. The film blends domestic humor with Lloyd’s trademark physical comedy to create a fast-paced and relatable farce. --- Background: Produced by Harold Lloyd’s own company and distributed by Pathé, Hot Water was one of Lloyd’s successful post-Glasses character features. Directed by Sam Taylor and Fred C. Newmeyer, the film reflects Lloyd’s move away from thrill-based stunts toward situational and character-driven comedy during the mid-1920s. --- Trivia: Hot Water was one of Harold Lloyd’s most successful comedies of 1924. Jobyna Ralston frequently played Lloyd’s leading lady during this period. The film focuses on married life rather than Lloyd’s earlier underdog courtship stories. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: August 31 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: Harold Lloyd Corporation / Pathé Exchange Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #HotWater #HaroldLloyd #1924Film #SilentComedy #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain