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Harold Lloyd needs a fake family FAST in this 10-minute inheritance scam comedy.
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Bashful (1917)

chaoticscramblingsilent slapstick

Overview

Comedy

In order to claim his inheritance, our hero must first produce a wife and family.

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inheritancesilent film

Standout Aspects

Acting

Lloyd's panicked physical comedy sells every absurd lie.

Direction

Goulding packs three acts of chaos into ten minutes.

Best for:Solo: Perfect coffee-break length distraction when you need quick laughs.·Friends: Warm up a movie night with silent comedy appetizers.
Alfred J. Goulding

Director

Alfred J. Goulding

ReleasedDec 23, 1917
Runtime10m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Rolin Films

Top Cast

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Harold

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Snub the Butler

Bebe Daniels

Bebe Daniels

The Girl

William Blaisdell

William Blaisdell

Uncle Bill (uncredited)

Gibson Gowland

Gibson Gowland

Musician (uncredited)

Bud Jamison

Bud Jamison

(uncredited)

Dorothea Wolbert

Dorothea Wolbert

The Cook (uncredited)

James Morrison

James Morrison

Sammy Brooks

Sammy Brooks

William Gillespie

William Gillespie

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Harold Lloyd shot dozens of these one-reelers in 1917 alone, perfecting his 'Glasses Character' persona that made him one of silent comedy's biggest stars.

Cultural

Inheritance plots dominated silent comedy because they instantly created stakes and desperation without needing dialogue — audiences worldwide understood 'need money now.'

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