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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 83.6 / 100
1927·Comedy / Drama / Family·1h 22m

THE KID BROTHER

“"The Freshman" is down on the farm! And there's a real plot with bashful love-making and everything!”

The timid youngest son of the most important family in town must use his wits to win the respect of his strong father and the love of a beautiful new woman in town.

Above the Line
Ted Wilde, Harold Lloyd, Lewis Milestone·DirectorJohn Grey·StoryTed Wilde·StoryWalter Lundin·Director of PhotographyAllen McNeil·Editor
Cast
Harold Lloyd·Harold HickoryJobyna Ralston·Mary PowersWalter James·Jim HickoryLeo Willis·Leo HickoryOlin Francis·Olin HickoryConstantine Romanoff·SandoniEddie Boland·'Flash' FarrellFrank Lanning·Sam HooperRalph Yearsley·Hank HooperMabel Shoulters·Hank's Mother (uncredited)
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 4
Ted Wilde·DirectorHarold Lloyd·DirectorJ.A. Howe·Co-DirectorGaylord Lloyd·Assistant Director
Writing· 6
John Grey·StoryTed Wilde·StoryThomas J. Crizer·StoryJohn Grey·Scenario WriterLex Neal·Scenario WriterHoward J. Green·Scenario Writer
Camera· 1
Walter Lundin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Allen McNeil·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Liell K. Vedder·Art DirectionHenry N. Kohler·Assistant Director of Photography
Production· 1
John L. Murphy·Production Manager
By the Numbers
83.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
90%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Classic, Western
Composition
Rule Of Thirds
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man dressed as a sheriff, wearing a hat, glasses, a striped shirt, a bow tie, and a vest with a star badge, stands on a wooden porch holding two pistols. The ”

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Key Elements
HatGlassesStriped ShirtBow TieVestSheriff's Star Badge
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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