Young Mr. Jazz | 1919 | Comedy, Short

Title: Young Mr. Jazz | 1919 | Comedy, Short Director: Hal Roach Studio: Rolin Film Company Starring: Harold Lloyd, Snub Pollard, Bebe Daniels Release Date: 1919 Runtime: 24 Format: Silent, Black and White Country: United States Language: Silent Genres: Comedy, Short --- Summary: Young Mr. Jazz is a silent comedy short film that follows the misadventures of a young man attempting to impress women using the latest dance craze of the 1910s, the "jazz" dance. As he navigates social situations and encounters rival suitors, physical comedy and slapstick antics provide humor while exploring themes of youth culture and courtship in the early 20th century. --- Background: Produced by Rolin Film Company and directed by Hal Roach, Young Mr. Jazz features Harold Lloyd during his early career as a silent film comedian. The film encapsulates the popular culture trends of the time, including the rise of jazz music and dance, serving as both entertainment and a reflection of contemporary social dynamics during the post-World War I era. --- Trivia: Harold Lloyd performed his own stunts, contributing to the physical comedy that defines the film. The film is part of a series of shorts that solidified Lloyd's reputation as a leading silent film comedian. Snub Pollard and Bebe Daniels were frequent collaborators with Harold Lloyd in several early Rolin Film Company productions. Young Mr. Jazz showcases early examples of fast-paced editing and gag-driven sequences common in Hal Roach’s films. --- Hashtags: YoungMrJazz 1919 SilentFilm HaroldLloyd HalRoach Comedy JazzDance