Farmboy Harold moves to the city and there attends high school. Soon he is very popular, his spirited nature causing much excitement on the campus.
Okay, let’s talk about Harold Teen. Look, if you’re not already a silent film enthusiast, or at least someone who appreciates the sheer historical curiosity of these things, then this 1928 picture is probably not for you. It’s got a certain sweetness, sure, and a few genuinely funny moments, but it’s also undeniably sl...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Mervyn LeRoy
Richard Smith
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"Okay, let’s talk about Harold Teen. Look, if you’re not already a silent film enthusiast, or at least someone who appreciates the sheer historical curiosity of these things, then this 1928 picture is probably not for you. It’s got a certain sweetness, sure, and a few genuinely funny moments, but it’s also undeniably slow in places and relies heavily on a kind of broad, innocent charm that just doesn’t translate for a lot of modern viewers. If you’re into seeing how high school life was depicted ..."
Virginia Sale
Thomas J. Geraghty, Carl Ed
United States
