... and it was written and co-directed by Hal Mohr, who was better known for cinematography. In fact this is the second of only two writing credits by Mr. Mohr, and one of only seven directing credits. The plot shows Harold Lloyd relying more on the entrepreneurship and out of the box thinking he'll show in his 20's films than on the kick-in-the-pants and pie throwing comedy that was common in films of the 1910's.
Harold and "the girl" are working at an antique dealer's shop that is going to close for lack of business. Harold gets the idea to put out notes all over town that say that an item at a particular address is marked with a double X on it and contains 10 thousand dollars hidden inside. Naturally the address is that of the antique dealer's and Harold has marked all of the items with double X's.
Planting these notes all over town gives Harold a chance to show off his trademark athleticism. Nobody else in the cast has very much to do, and that includes Bebe Daniels. It is mainly an opportunity to see her as a teenager, only 16 in this film.
Lloyd is still looking for his brand of comedy at this point, but he is close to finding it. I'd recommend it. Let me also say it is NOT in the 4 disc "Harold Lloyd Comedy Collection". That set came out in 2005 and this short was only restored and copyrighted by the Harold Lloyd Trust in 2012.
Harold and "the girl" are working at an antique dealer's shop that is going to close for lack of business. Harold gets the idea to put out notes all over town that say that an item at a particular address is marked with a double X on it and contains 10 thousand dollars hidden inside. Naturally the address is that of the antique dealer's and Harold has marked all of the items with double X's.
Planting these notes all over town gives Harold a chance to show off his trademark athleticism. Nobody else in the cast has very much to do, and that includes Bebe Daniels. It is mainly an opportunity to see her as a teenager, only 16 in this film.
Lloyd is still looking for his brand of comedy at this point, but he is close to finding it. I'd recommend it. Let me also say it is NOT in the 4 disc "Harold Lloyd Comedy Collection". That set came out in 2005 and this short was only restored and copyrighted by the Harold Lloyd Trust in 2012.