Grandma's Boy is a good example of Harold Llyod's underdog character, who is always politely sweet, but extremely too timid to stand up for himself. He is pushed and bullied around so much, until finally something happens to inspire him to conquer his problems with a renewed tenacity. In this case his feisty grandmother is tougher than he is, and ultimately it is she who helps him find the bravery, with a tale of his grandfather in the Civil War ( played in flashback by Lloyd himself ) that finally gives him the courage to face his adversary head-on. Now the girls flock to him, but his one and only sweetheart, Mildred Davis, turns her back with jealousy. Harold with his new found confidence confronts her boldly asking her to marry him at once, the taken back girl says yes, and he gallantly sweeps her away, promptly falling in a large mud puddle. Simple, clean, fun comedy, this is a delightful Hal Roach produced comedy, that is filmed with the finest cinematography of the time. Harold Lloyd fans and newcomers alike will find this, his first feature film a pleasure to watch, while keeping in mind his best work was yet to come.
Review of Grandma's Boy
