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Still from Bashful — Bashful (1917) — Alfred J. GouldingPhotographed by Walter Lundin

Poster for Bashful

Alfred J. Goulding

Bashful

United States / English / 1917 / 10m

Letterboxd: 3.22/5·800 ratings·277 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A man pretends to have a wife and family in order to claim an inheritance.

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Starring Harold Lloyd
Position 1
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April 2023
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred J. Goulding

CinematographerWalter Lundin

ProducerHal Roach

Cast

as Harold

Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Snub the Butler

Bebe Danielsas The Girl

William Blaisdellas Uncle Bill (uncredited)

Gibson Gowlandas Musician (uncredited)

Bud Jamisonas (uncredited)

Dorothea Wolbertas The Cook (uncredited)

William Gillespie

Maynard Laswell

Fred C. Newmeyer

Double Feature

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Bashful (1917) | Criteria