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Still from Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius — Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius (1989) — Kevin Brownlow, David Gill

Poster for Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Kevin Brownlow, David Gill

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

English / 1989 / 1h 45m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.54/5·329 ratings·74 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A film about the career and methods of the master silent comedy filmmaker.

Included in
Starring Harold Lloyd
Position 43

Credits

Crew

DirectorKevin Brownlow, David Gill

WriterKevin Brownlow, David Gill

ComposerCarl Davis

ProducerKevin Brownlow, David Gill

Cast

Harold Lloydas Self (archive footage)

Lindsay Andersonas Narrator

Jack Lemmonas Self

Jane Novakas Self

Hal Roachas Self

Roddy McDowallas Self

Double Feature

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Poster for The Tramp and the Dictator

The Tramp and the Dictator2002

Both directed by Kevin Brownlow

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius (1989) | Criteria