Why Worry? (1923)

Harold Van Pelham (Lloyd) is a hypochondriac, rich businessman who sails to the tropics for his 'health.' Instead of the peace and seclusion he is seeking, he finds himself in the middle of... See full summary »

Directors:

Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor

Writers:

Sam Taylor (story), Ted Wilde (story),

Stars:

Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, John Aasen

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Harold Lloyd	...	Harold Van Pelham
Jobyna Ralston	...	The Nurse
John Aasen	...	Colosso (as Johan Aasen)
Wallace Howe	...	The Valet
Jim Mason	...	Jim Blake (as James Mason)
Leo White	...	Herculeo
Gaylord Lloyd	...	Man
Mark Jones	...	Mounted Captain

Storyline

Harold Van Pelham (Lloyd) is a hypochondriac, rich businessman who sails to the tropics for his 'health.' Instead of the peace and seclusion he is seeking, he finds himself in the middle of a revolution. He is imprisoned where he befriends the friendly giant, Colosso (Aasen), and they engineer an escape. Together, they quell the revolution.

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Plot Keywords:

revolution | giant | hypochondriac | nurse | mistaken identity | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 1923 (USA)

Also Known As:

1000:1 = Harold Lloyd

Filming Locations:

Venice Beach, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hal Roach Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

63 min 63 min (Turner library print)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Color (tinted and toned) Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ringling Brothers circus giant Cardiff Giant (aka George Auger) was contracted to play the role of Colosso, but died shortly after filming began. A nationwide publicity campaign was instituted to find a replacement. Norwegian John Aasen, living in Minnesota, was discovered as a result of a newspaper article about his shoe size.

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Goofs

The chalk marking Harold makes for the spare in bowling changes.

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Quotes

Harold Van Pelham: Why didn't you tell me I love you?

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Connections

Featured in Scoring for Comedy (2005)

User Reviews

Putting Down Insurrection With Mr. Lloyd

A rich, young hypochondriac figures WHY WORRY? As long as he's got his nurse & valet to look after him absolutely nothing could happen, right?

Harold Lloyd, one of America's preeminent comedians of the Silent Era, uses his remarkable comic skills and tremendous athletic abilities to score another solid hit in this tale full of adventurous hilarity. With remarkable nonchalance, he calmly proceeds to thwart a Latin American revolution which threatens to shatter the tranquility of his restful vacation. But once his temper is aroused--at the sight of a distraught female--he really becomes a two-fisted hero eager to take on any number of bad guys.

Special mention should be made of Minnesota-born Norwegian-American John Aasen (1887-1938), who in his film debut plays Harold's gigantic companion. Nearly nine feet tall & rather fearsome, he nonetheless almost immediately grabs the viewer's complete sympathy while suffering mightily from a raging toothache. Gentle with Harold, he becomes an unstoppable one-man army in dealing with their enemies.

This film marked a milestone of sorts for Harold. It was his last produced in collaboration with Hal Roach; their friendly parting allowed Harold to gain virtually complete control over his films. WHY WORRY? was also his first movie to feature his new costar, beautiful Jobyna Ralston, who delivers a feisty, compelling performance as Harold's nurse; his previous leading lady, Mildred Davis, was now very busy in her new life as Mrs. Harold Lloyd.

Robert Israel has composed an excellent film score which perfectly complements Harold's antics on the screen.