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Dir: Hal Roach

Harold is a bookkeeper who works in an office but can't keep his mind on his job -- the spring weather is too nice to stay indoors. After escaping from his office he romps in the park instead.

Dir: Hal Roach

Our hero visits the opera, is mistaken for the manager and is treated like royalty until the deception is uncovered.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of At the Old Stage Door perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Hal Roach

After a wild bachelor party, our hero finds himself aboard a sailing vessel where he encounters numerous adventures. In a dream sequence, he fantasizes that the ship is seized by a band of female pirates.

Dir: Hal Roach

An American, separated from his troop, protects a helpless Russian girl from marauding Bolsheviks.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Captain Kidd's Kids perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Hal Roach

Harold and Bebe are newly weds. When setting off towards their honeymoon Harold is mistakenly left behind. But when he catches up with her at the ship, he is soon put to work as a engine room worker. Will he ever see his new bride again?

Dir: Hal Roach

Comedy ensues when a monkey's antics disturb a relaxing Harold.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of A Sammy in Siberia perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Hal Roach

Harold plays the role of a millionaire kid who goes to the Canadian wilds to hunt. Bears follow him, but he fails to see them and wanders along looking always into the beyond for something his imagination has painted. His valet, an eccentric figure, meets with a wild animal who devours the contents of his lunch basket, while he makes his getaway. A tussle with one of the bears which follows the young millionaire to the cabin, affords some amusing scenes.

Dir: Hal Roach

A burlesque boxing contest is featured, and the principal bout occurs between the "Champ" and the "Chump," Snub appearing as the latter.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of A Jazzed Honeymoon perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Hal Roach

A story of a love sick youth and a pretty maiden and their adventure, which includes riding around on pieces of steel to the top of a skyscraper overlooking the Los Angeles streets.

Dir: Hal Roach

A young man's dreams are shaken by his father's insistence that he get a job and go to work. He becomes a waiter in a restaurant, and has some funny adventures.