description Among Those Present Overview
Among Those Present is a 1921 American silent comedy short film starring Harold Lloyd. The three-reel narrative features Lloyd playing a young man who works at a department store but pretends to be a wealthy English lord to impress a society woman. His elaborate deception culminates in a chaotic fox hunt, where he displays his characteristic physical comedy and daring stunts. The film co-stars Mildred Davis and serves as a classic example of Lloyd's glasses character navigating complex social situations.
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Who stars in Among Those Present and when was it made?
Harold Lloyd stars in this 1921 three-reel comedy short. It was made during the peak of his 'glasses character' period, when he had abandoned his earlier Lonesome Luke persona.
What is the plot of Among Those Present?
Lloyd plays a department store clerk who pretends to be a wealthy English lord to impress a society woman. His charade unravels spectacularly when his new society friends invite him to join a fox hunt.
Who directed Among Those Present?
Fred C. Newmeyer directed it; he went on to co-direct Lloyd's classic feature Safety Last! in 1923. Lloyd's short comedies from this era were typically produced through his own Rolin/Pathé setup.
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