Bashful (film)

Bashful
Directed byAlfred J. Goulding
Written byH. M. Walker
Produced byHal Roach
StarringHarold Lloyd
CinematographyWalter Lundin
Distributed byPathé Exchange
Release date
  • December 23, 1917 (1917-12-23)
Running time
10 minutes (1 reel)
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Bashful is a 1917 American one-reel silent comedy short film featuring Harold Lloyd. A copy exists in the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art, New York City.[1] The film is viewable free of charge on YouTube.

Plot

Harold plays a shy but well-off bachelor who has been invited to a party hosted by The Girl (Bebe Daniels). While there, Harold receives a telegram informing him that he is about to inherit a fortune from a distant and recently deceased aunt—provided he is married and has a baby. The Girl agrees to act as his wife when his uncle arrives to inspect their household. Harold's valet (Snub) procures an entire room full of toddlers to play the role of the couple's child—including a black infant. His uncle sees the numerous children. Instead of being suspicious, since Harold claims he's only been married for two years, his uncle hands him the check and says he will certainly need the money.

Cast

Reception

Like many American films of the time, Bashful was subject to cuts by city and state film censorship boards. The Chicago Board of Censors required a cut of the last hula dance scene.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Progressive Silent Film List: Bashful". silentera.com. Retrieved May 11, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Official Cut-Outs by the Chicago Board of Censors". Exhibitors Herald. 6 (4). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 31. January 19, 1918.
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