A sheriff's milquetoast son has a chance to prove himself when a medicine show run by con artists comes into town.A sheriff's milquetoast son has a chance to prove himself when a medicine show run by con artists comes into town.A sheriff's milquetoast son has a chance to prove himself when a medicine show run by con artists comes into town.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
Constantine Romanoff
- Sandoni
- (as C. Romanoff)
Ralph Yearsley
- Hank Hooper
- (as R. Yearsley)
Fred Brown
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Gus Leonard
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Jim MacIntyre
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Arthur Millett
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Frank Mitchell
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Jocko the Monkey
- Monkey
- (uncredited)
Roger Moore
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Frank Nelson
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaHarold Lloyd always claimed this to be his favorite among all his films, and, in later years, he proudly screened the film in selected theaters and at film schools.
- GoofsFrank Lanning's character name is Sam Hooper, but he signs the petition 'Frank Lanning'.
- Quotes
Jim Hickory: The Hickoryville citizens have collected their share for the dam and it is now in my keeping. We are now waiting further instructions from you regarding the dam money.
- Alternate versionsIn 1990, The Harold Lloyd Trust and Photoplay Productions presented an 82-minute version of this film in association with Thames Television International, with a musical score written by Carl Davis. The addition of modern credits stretched the time to 83 minutes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The House That Shadows Built (1931)
Featured review
Comedies like this simply are not made anymore. "The Kid Brother" has some of the most excellent timing of any comedy I've ever seen. Everything from the gag involving Lloyd tumbling out of a tree to the scenes with the monkey toward the end are simply hilarious. The plot is as typical as in any Harold Lloyd film, but that doesn't matter. All that makes these films as great as they are is the sense of timing and the brilliance of the comedy. Fans of Lloyd generally consider this to be his greatest film, and I would simply have to agree with that. Some of his other movies may tend to slow down until they get to a hilarious, climactic ending. The difference with this one is that it is much faster-paced and full of great comedy throughout. The gags in this film simply must be seen to realize how funny they are. You will laugh and laugh at this movie. One of the greatest comedies of all time. They just don't make them this funny anymore.
**** out of ****
**** out of ****
- kyle-cruse
- Sep 2, 2008
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- The Mountain Lad
- Filming locations
- Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA(scenes on the grounded ship)
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,553,522
- Runtime1 hour 22 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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