The Kid Brother (1927) ⭐ 7.6 | Comedy, Drama, Family (original) (raw)

Harold Lloyd in The Kid Brother (1927)

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.

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Possibly Harold Lloyd's best

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 ****

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