Join us for a 100th-anniversary screening of Harold Lloyd’s silent comedy THE FRESHMAN (1925), set to live musical accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ!
Harold Lloyd’s THE FRESHMAN remains a landmark film in American cinema. The story follows Lloyd as an eager but awkward college newcomer who dreams of becoming the most popular student on campus. In his quest for acceptance, he mimics movie clichés and throws himself headfirst into school life—often with hilariously disastrous results. His earnestness and charm eventually win over his peers, culminating in a climactic football game that cements his place in campus lore.
Shot on location at iconic Southern California landmarks like the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the film offers a rare, glimpse of these venues in their early days. THE FRESHMAN is both a time capsule of its era and a testament to Harold Lloyd’s comedic brilliance.
THE FRESHMAN is paired with Harold Lloyd’s short, NUMBER, PLEASE? (1920), a silent comedy cleverly blending Lloyd’s signature slapstick humor with romance! This laugh-out-loud film follows Lloyd as he tries to win over a beautiful woman amidst a series of comedic mishaps.
$20 Members | $25 General Public | $10 Youth (17 and under)
Discounts are available for groups of 12 or more. Contact us at ainshishian@laconservancy.org.
