A counterfeit count is aided in his courtship of the heroine by her father who is overwhelmed by his "title."
Acting
Harold Lloyd's expressive face does what dialogue never could.
Stunts
Risky physical gags performed without safety nets.
Director
Alfred J. Goulding
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Harold Lloyd shot over 200 short films in this era, perfecting his 'Glasses Character' persona that made him 1920s box office royalty.
This 1917 two-reeler captures Americans' obsession with European aristocracy — even fake titles held absurd social power.
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