The Freshman

1925Movie⏱️ 1h 17mNot Rated

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⭐ 7.5

IMDB Rating

6,536 votes

A nerdy college student will do anything to become popular on campus.

Director

N/A

Writers

Sam Taylor, Ted Wilde, John Grey

Stars

Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Brooks Benedict

Release Date

September 20, 1925

Language

None, English

Country

United States

🏆 3

Wins

💬 47

Reviews

📋 4.6K

Watchlists

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🎭 Top Cast

Harold Lloyd

as Harold Lamb aka Speedy

Jobyna Ralston

as Peggy

Brooks Benedict

as The College Cad

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James H. Anderson

as The College Hero

Hazel Keener

as The College Belle

Joseph Harrington

as The College Tailor

Pat Harmon

as The Football Coach

Leon Beaumon

as Student

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Ethel Broadhurst

as Woman watching away when Harold lost pants

Roy Brooks

as Tall Student

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.33 : 1

Sound

Silent

Filming Location

Rose Bowl - 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, California, USA

Production

The Harold Lloyd Corporation

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⭐ Featured Review

The Freshman (1925)

by MartinTeller • 2012-01-04

7/10

"I know a lot of people consider this to be one of Harold Lloyd's best (and it's certainly one of his most famous) but I felt it came up a little short. Lloyd plays a decent chap trying his best to win popularity at his new school (like a lot of college comedies, going to class seems to be optional). There's some funny gags and inventive moments, and the football finale is rightfully iconic, but a lot of bits are drawn out far long or just aren't that funny. Watching Lloyd embarrass himself on stage or act as the team's tackle dummy or cope with an unraveling tuxedo is ..."