American Masters Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius (1985– ) Online
- Original Title :
- Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
- Genre :
- TV Episode / Documentary / Biography
- Year :
- 1985–
- Cast :
- Harold Lloyd,Lindsay Anderson,David Chasman
- Writer :
- David Gill,Kevin Brownlow
- Type :
- TV Episode
- Time :
- 1h 45min
- Rating :
- 7.3/10
In this film, we explore the life, career and art of silent cinema's third major talent after Charles Chaplin and Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd. We learn of his rise from a mere Chaplin rip off actor to a stellar talent when he found his own style of comedy which often involved outrageous stunts he performed even after his left hand was disfigured in an accident.
Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Harold Lloyd | - | Himself / 'Glasses' Character / Willie Work / Harlod Diddlebock / Harold Hall / Harold Horne / Lonesome Luke / Speedy / Harold Hickory / Dr. Jackson / Hottentott / Harold Lamb (archive footage) | |
Lindsay Anderson | - | Narrator (voice) | |
David Chasman | - | Himself | |
Jack Lemmon | - | Himself | |
Peter Robeck | - | Himself | |
William Bakewell | - | Himself | |
Jack Davis | - | Himself - Brother-in-Law | |
Alva Lyons | - | Himself | |
Gloria Lloyd Roberts | - | Herself | |
Hal Roach | - | Himself | |
Jane Novak | - | Herself - Actress | |
Andrew L. Stone | - | Himself - Theater Owner | |
Walter Kerr | - | Himself | |
Frances Metzger | - | Herself | |
Peggy Cartwright | - | Herself |
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