A Sailor-Made Man
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A Sailor-Made Man is a 1921
comedy film
directed by Fred Newmeyer and starring Harold Lloyd
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) to marry him. Although taken aback, she seems willing to accept his marriage proposal, but only upon the approval of her father, a tough, hardworking steel magnate. Unfortunately for the Boy, the girl's father disapproves of a marriage and brusquely demands that the Boy first get a job to prove that he can do something other than loaf. On a reckless whim, the Boy takes the first job he finds -- a three-year service with the U.S. Navy.
Once enlisted, Lloyd's character dreams of being a respected Admiral on the Navy ship, but in reality is nothing more than a lowly, deck-scrubbing sailor. However, through his ingenuity and good luck, he manages to keep his head above water, escaping several difficult situations and eventually earning the respect of an intimidating sailor, "Rough-House" O'Rafferty (Noah Young
).
Meanwhile, the Girl and her friends embark on a long trip on her father's yacht and end up at the same Middle Eastern port as the Navy ship. While on shore leave, the Boy discovers that the Girl has been kidnapped by an evil maharajah and taken to his imposing palace. From there, Lloyd's character must make his way through a series of challenging obstacles in order to reach his imprisoned sweetheart. No longer an idle loafer, he manages to outwit the Rajah and his soldiers and rescue the Girl.
The film ends with the Boy communicating with the Girl from his Navy ship to her father's yacht using signal flags. He asks her if she will marry him, and now having the father's approval, she signals back that she will.
1921 in film
-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1921:U.S.A. unless stated*$10,000 Under a Pillow, silent film directed by Frank Moser*The Ace of Hearts, silent film directed by Wallace Worsley*Across the Divide, silent film directed by John Holloway...
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by Fred Newmeyer and starring Harold Lloyd
Harold Lloyd
Harold Clayton Lloyd, Sr. was an American film actor and producer, most famous for his silent comedies....
.
Plot
The film begins with "The Boy" (Lloyd), an idle, wealthy playboy, relaxing at a lavish country club, where he suddenly decides to ask "The Girl" (Mildred DavisMildred Davis
Mildred Hillary Davis was an American actress who appeared in many of Harold Lloyd's classic silent comedies and eventually became his wife.-Early life and career:...
) to marry him. Although taken aback, she seems willing to accept his marriage proposal, but only upon the approval of her father, a tough, hardworking steel magnate. Unfortunately for the Boy, the girl's father disapproves of a marriage and brusquely demands that the Boy first get a job to prove that he can do something other than loaf. On a reckless whim, the Boy takes the first job he finds -- a three-year service with the U.S. Navy.
Once enlisted, Lloyd's character dreams of being a respected Admiral on the Navy ship, but in reality is nothing more than a lowly, deck-scrubbing sailor. However, through his ingenuity and good luck, he manages to keep his head above water, escaping several difficult situations and eventually earning the respect of an intimidating sailor, "Rough-House" O'Rafferty (Noah Young
Noah Young
Noah Young Jr. was a former champion weightlifter who joined the Hal Roach studios as an actor, mainly playing comic villains. He appeared in several Laurel and Hardy comedies but was more notable as a foil for Harold Lloyd, whom he supported in over 50 films...
).
Meanwhile, the Girl and her friends embark on a long trip on her father's yacht and end up at the same Middle Eastern port as the Navy ship. While on shore leave, the Boy discovers that the Girl has been kidnapped by an evil maharajah and taken to his imposing palace. From there, Lloyd's character must make his way through a series of challenging obstacles in order to reach his imprisoned sweetheart. No longer an idle loafer, he manages to outwit the Rajah and his soldiers and rescue the Girl.
The film ends with the Boy communicating with the Girl from his Navy ship to her father's yacht using signal flags. He asks her if she will marry him, and now having the father's approval, she signals back that she will.
Cast
- Harold LloydHarold LloydHarold Clayton Lloyd, Sr. was an American film actor and producer, most famous for his silent comedies....
- The Boy - Mildred DavisMildred DavisMildred Hillary Davis was an American actress who appeared in many of Harold Lloyd's classic silent comedies and eventually became his wife.-Early life and career:...
- The Girl - Noah YoungNoah YoungNoah Young Jr. was a former champion weightlifter who joined the Hal Roach studios as an actor, mainly playing comic villains. He appeared in several Laurel and Hardy comedies but was more notable as a foil for Harold Lloyd, whom he supported in over 50 films...
- The Rowdy Element - Dick SutherlandDick SutherlandDick Sutherland was an American film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 76 films between 1921 and 1932. His crude threatening looking features were a result of acromegaly...
- Maharajah of Khairpura-Bhandanna