Series: Harold Lloyd
Director: Hal Roach
Producer: Hal Roach
Titles: H.M. Walker
Photography: Walter Lundin
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Stars: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Fred McPherson, Ernest Morrison
Company: Pathé Exchange
Released: 26 September 1920
Length: 2 reels
Production No.: L-8
Filming dates: May 5-20, June 1-8, July 29and August 3-11, 1920
Rating: 6/10
Get Out And Get Under
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Harold is having his portrait taken when he is first distracted by a fly on his nose, and then a mouse that crawls up his trouser leg. Harold shows the photographer a picture of his sweetheart (MILDRED DAVIS) but when the photographer sees it he tells Harold that the same girl told him she was getting married that very morning. Harold rushes to the ceremony but is too late. The next day (presumably?) Mildred phones Harold up to tell him to come over to rehearsals. Harold spends some time admiring his almost-paid-for automobile that he keeps locked in his garage when he gets into a spat with his neighbor (which to be fair Harold is the blame for), which culminates in Harold backing his precious car into the neighbor's garden before driving off with a smug look on his face. En route to his location Harold drops his bag out of the car and has to retrieve it by jumping out whilst the vehicle is still moving before coming to a stop outside a bank. As the theatre members start the show without Harold on account of him being late, Harold curses at his beloved car in the street, covering the ears of a lady pedestrian as she walks past. A young boy (ERNEST MORRISON) shows up with an enormous amount of curiosity, getting in Harold's way as he examines the problem with the car. Harold repeatedly shoves him aside but the boy manages to get the car started by jumping up and down on it. Harold then gets under the car to fix it where he is greeted by a dog who gets in his way. When Harold gets up, he then climbs into the bonnet and is once again pestered by the young boy who drops his ice cream on Harold's head. |
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An opium addict (WILLIAM GILLESPIE) walks past and injects himself with some of the bad stuff. Harold sees him and discretely robs him of his needle, before using it to inject his automobile, bringing it to life instantly! Harold then has to run off down the road to catch up with the runaway car! Harold re-boards his precious car and drives it onto the back of a train. After a while the train stops to take on water, and Harold gets absolutely drenched (see favourite bit). Three railroad employees physically throw Harold off the train, followed by his car! Harold gets back in the car and speeds off but is soon pursued by some motorcycle cops. He uses clever ruses to throw the cops off his trail, for example driving down a closed-off road and hiding in the back of a removal van. Harold then drives his car into a tent before driving off with it covering his car (very clever). He catches up to the back of a streetcar and attaches the tent to it. As the police chase the streetcar, Harold is able to escape and head for the theatre, where the stage show is already under way. When he gets there he finds that his rival has donned Harold's costume and is taking his place in the show. Harold disposes of the rival and takes to the stage where he is asked to reveal his identity. Harold removes the mask he has put on and receives applause from the audience. He and Mildred leave and get into his car, and after breaking free from the fire hydrant Harold had chained it to, they drive off leaving a bunch of theatre patrons who have ventured out into the street covered in the spray from it. |
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Favourite bit Harold taking all that water to the face sure looks like a great visual! |
| Trivia • Copyrighted August 28, 1920. • Previewed by August 7, 1920; premiered September 12, 1920. • When Harold's telephone rings, the bells aren't exactly subtle, are they?! • Harold's license plate is 401 880 (1920 model). • The title of the film was inspired by this popular song from 1913. My opinion • In terms of Harold Lloyd films, this one was actually quite watchable! Some really good visuals, such as the car on the back of the train and also under the tent, made it rather enjoyable. Don't tell anyone I said so! |
| CREDITS (click image to enlarge) | INTERTITLES (click image to enlarge) |
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| GLASS SLIDE (click any image to enlarge) 
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| SHOT ON THE BACK LOT (click any image to enlarge) 
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| SHOT ON LOCATION (click any image to enlarge) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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| Acknowledgements: The Harold Lloyd Encyclopedia by Annette D'Agostino Lloyd (book) Richard Finegan (trivia regarding song). Jesse Brisson (identification of Noah Young, Charles Stevenson, Mark Jones) This page was last updated on: 26 September 2025 |