# The Kid Brother

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Cast and Crew :
| Cast ||
| Role | Actor |
| | Jobyna Ralston |
| | Harold Lloyd |
| | Leo Willis |
| | Eddie Boland |
| | Frank Lanning |
| | Constantine Romanoff |
| | Ralph Yearsley |
| Crew ||
| Production company | Paramount Pictures |
| Distributor | Paramount Pictures |
| Director | Harold Lloyd (d. 1971), Lewis Milestone (d. 1980), Ted Wilde (d. 1929) |
| Producer | Harold Lloyd |
| Screenwriter | John Grey (d. 1964) |
| Cinematographer | Walter Lundin (d. 1954) |
| Based on available information, the latest crew member that is relevant to international copyright laws died in 1980, meaning that this film may be in the public domain in countries and jurisdictions with 43 years p.m.a. or less, as well as in the United States. ||
A Paramount Release
Passed by the National Board of Review Copyright, 1927, by Harold Lloyd Corporation
HAROLD LLOYD
in
"THE KID BROTHER"
Directed
by
Ted Wilde
Co-directed by
J. A. Howe
Story by
JOHN GREYTED WILDE
TOM CRIZER
Scenario by
JOHN GREYLEX NEAL
HOWARD GREEN
Photographed by
WALTER LUNDIN
(A.S.C.)
Assisted by
HENRY N. KOHLER
Production Manager
JOHN L. MURPHY
Film Editor ALLEN McNEIL Art Director LIELL K. VEDDER
Assistant Director GAYLORD F. LLOYD Technical Director WM. MacDONALD
Produced by HAROLD LLOYD Corporation
WILLIAM R. FRASER
General Manager
CAST
Prof. Powers
Original Mammoth
POWERS for STRENGTH and HEALTH
MEDICINE SHOW
The recent death of "Prof." Powers has left his daughter Mary with the problem of carrying on the medicine show.
"'Flash', I'm sorry I let you persuade me to keep on with the show."
"Forget it, Mary. It wouldn't be a show without you. Besides, everything's going to be O.K."
Sheriff Jim Hickory and his two oldest sons have made the family name famous throughout the county.
Harold, the youngest Hickory, was born on April Fool's Day. The stork that brought him could hardly fly for laughing.
"We'll be leaving for the meeting directly——how about my Sunday shirt?"
"If anything happens to that shirt, young man, I'll whale the life out of you."
Hank Hooper, Harold's sworn enemy ever since Harold sold him a dozen door knobs for fresh eggs in the dark.
"Well, I see the town raised the money for the damn all right."
"It will be a big thing for Hickoryville."
"And a bigger thing for you—eh, Sheriff?"
"Son, how many times have I told you we don't want any more trouble with these Hickorys."
"Where is this metropolis of Hickoryville—and who signs the permits for the shows there?"
"Sheriff Jim Hickory—but he ain't got any use for medicine shows——he run the last one out of town."
"You stay here, son—the town meeting's no place for boys."
"Hi, Sheriff!"
"I've brought this show all the way from New York just to play your wonderful city."
"Sheriff, I'd like you to autograph this little permit."
STOP!LOOK!LISTEN!
DR. POWER'S
MAMMOTH
MEDICINE SHOW
FREE
CONSULTATION - ADVICE - ENTERTAINMENT
SEE
The Marvelous Basket Mystery Sandoni, World's Strongest Man
AND
Many Other Extraordinary Features!
TO-NIGHT ONLY
Remember It's All Free!
Subscribers to County Dam
The undersigned citizens of Hickoryville have paid their share for the new dam-
Frank Lanning Jim Hardy George Turner Fred Brown Peter Todd Frank Nelson
Jim McIntryre Frank Mitchel Joe Young Clyde Snyder L. K. Cole George Ruddy
"I move we give Sheriff Hickory a vote of thanks and place the money in his keeping until it is time to turn it over."
"I appreciate your confidence, Mr. Chairman—and I'll write the State Treasurer tonight."
"I'd rather see that much money in a real safe place."
"You're hinting that it won't be safe with me?"
"I got some money in there——and I don't want to see it——mislaid!"
"Keep back—or someone might get hurt."
"Mr. Hickory, I—I don't know how to thank you—"
"Who told you my name?"
"Everyone in this state knows the Hickorys—"
"—and I'm proud to have met the man who made the Hickory name famous."
"You mean my father and brothers."
"You're too modest—but I like you for it."
"What's your name?"
"Mary!"
"Where do you live?"
"With the Medicine Show——down by the river."
"Goodbye!"
"Goodbye!"
"This is a great day for Hickoryville—and we Hickorys have something to be proud of."
"Never mind the letter——do those supper dishes."
Hickoryville May 6.
State Treasurer, Dear Sir: The Hickoryville citizens have collected their share for the dam and it is now in my keeping. We are now waiting further instructions from you regarding the dam money.
Respectfully,
Sheriff Jim Hickory
"How does that sound to you?"
"Now you boys can sign it."
[...] the dam site and are ⟨now⟩ ready to turn over the dam money.
Respectfully,
Jim Hickory, sheriff Olin Hickory Leo. Hickory. Harold Hickory
"Goin' to the show?"
"That big medicine show in the village."
"Who gave them permission to play here?"
"I thought I'd mail our letter."
"Did you give them permission?"
"As you seem to be taking over the duties of sheriff—go down and stop the show."
"This medicine is not only good for man and beast but is recommended as a furniture polish and for cleaning harness."
"My father sent me down to stop the show—if you don't mind."
"Now, folks, on the count of three, this trick will prove that the little sheriff is out of sight."
"Now, folks, we will again be entertained by our little beauty!"
"If you don't stop the show, I'll have you arrested."
"Where's your authority?"
"One moment, Sheriff, I've got a little present for you—first."
"I'm giving you twenty-four hours to get out of here!"
"I'll get the key, Mr. Hickory—"
"The kid is as much at fault as anybody."
"I'll attend to him when we get home."
"Will these do for tonight?"
"Would you get me a glass of water, please?"
"Wouldn't you rather have some hot coffee?"
"It's the wind."
"Me and ma have come to take the girl home."
"She can't stay here where there's no womenfolks. It ain't decent."
"I suppose I'd better go."
"Will you go with me to the celebration for the dam tomorrow?"
"Good night, Mary—I'm going to sleep in the barn."
Next morning—
Hickoryville Clarion
MONEY COLLECTED FOR COUNTY DAM
SHERIFF JIM HICKOERY REALIZES LIFE-LONG AMBITION
At a mass meeting held at Town Hall today, Hickoryville officially turned over to Sheriff Hickory the money that has been collected from the townspeople for the building of the new dam.
The money will now remain in the Sheriff's keeping until the celebration tomorrow when he will turn it over to the State officials who will be present.
This is a big movement for Hickoryville as the hopes for a county dam are now to be realized and the much needed water supply will make our [...]
The money will now remain in the Sheriff's keeping until the celebration tomorrow when he will turn it over to the State officials who will be present.
"Where's that Harold?"
"Sleeping in the barn."
"The girl from the medicine show came home with him. She's asleep in the parlor."
"Miss—I'm going to fetch you some breakfast."
"Everything all right, miss?"
"Here's your breakfast, Miss."
"Get to work—that boy Harold does more work than both of you."
"—and if you fellows ever try anything like that again, I won't let you off so easy."
"I'm earning my board at the Hoopers' by helping with the housework."
"I'll get my wraps."
"You go in and get her wraps—I want to speak to her a moment."
"The older he grows, the worse he gets."
"You boys better get dressed for the celebration."
"Come on, you're going with me to the celebration."
"If you don't go with me, you won't go with anybody."
"The money for the dam has been stolen!"
"All I know is—I found the strong box open and the money gone."
"Some one broke into your house, opened the box——and you didn't hear nothing?"
"It sounds funny to me—"
"Haven't you any clue, Jim?"
STOP!LOOK!LISTEN!
DR. POWER'S
MAMMOTH
MEDICINE SHOW
FREE
CONSULTATION - ADVICE - ENTERTAINMENT
SEE
The Marvelous Basket Mystery Sandoni, World's Strongest Man
AND
Many Other Extraordinary Features!
TO-NIGHT ONLY
Remember It's All Free!
"I just got an idea who did this and I'm going out and get them."
"We ain't satisfied with your goin' and I reckon you better stay here till we are."
"Then I'll deputize my sons."
"Boys, it's those two fellows with the medicine show. Bring them back here."
"Son, you might get hurt. This is a man's job."
"Harold, why aren't you going with your brothers?"
"You see——my father and brothers don't reckon much on me—and I guess they're right."
"I'm not what you think I am. I was just pretending."
"But you can be what I think you are—without pretending."
"—and no matter what anybody else thinks, have confidence in yourself and you can't lose."
"Do you really believe in me?"
"There's that girl from the medicine show——and he's helping her to get away."
"Pop, I reckon they got away."
BLACK GHOST
Subscribers to County Dam
The undersigned citizens of Hickoryville have paid their share for the new dam-
Frank Lanning Jim Hardy George Turner Fred Brown Peter Todd Frank Nelson
Jim McIntryre Frank Mitchel Joe Young Clyde Snyder L. K. Cole George Ruddy
"Hello, SHERIFF—"
"You keep him covered, Sheriff, while I get the money."
"Help! Help! I can't swim!"
"I went clear beyond the county line but not a trace of them."
"Jim Hickory, I believe you stole that money!"
"Let's put him under arrest and take the law in our own hands."
"The leading citizen of Hickoryville may soon find himself at the end of his rope."
"Son, you're a real Hickory!"
Finis
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