An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.
Acting
Harold Lloyd's elastic physical comedy rivals Chaplin with more relatable energy.
Stunts
The football game climax — Lloyd did his own chaotic tackles, no stunt double.
Director
Fred C. Newmeyer
Harold Lloyd
Harold Lamb
Jobyna Ralston
Peggy
Brooks Benedict
The College Cad
Hazel Keener
The College Belle
Joseph Harrington
The College Tailor
Pat Harmon
The Football Coach
Leon Beaumon
Student (uncredited)
Ethel Broadhurst
Woman (uncredited)
Rosalind Byrne
Girl Caught in Suspenders at Dance (uncredited)
Charles Farrell
Student Bell Ringer at Frolic (uncredited)
Wally Howe
Gardener (uncredited)
Gus Leonard
Waiter Who Takes Harold's Pants (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lloyd lost two fingers in a 1919 prop bomb accident, hence the glove — he made it part of his brand.
This film singlehandedly cemented the 'college comedy' template that Animal House and Revenge of the Nerds would still be copying 60 years later.
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