Grandma's Boy
“Where Laughter Reigns and Joy Pours!”
Synopsis
A meek young man must find the courage within when a rogue tramp menaces his hometown.
Top Cast
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Harold Lloyd
Grandma's Boy
Mildred Davis
His Girl
Anna Townsend
His Grandma
Charles Stevenson
His Rival / Union General
Dick Sutherland
The Rolling Stone
Noah Young
Sheriff of Dabney County
Jack Morgan
Roy Brooks
Sammy Brooks
William Gillespie
John Hatton
Wally Howe
Mark Jones
James T. Kelley
Gus Leonard
Gaylord Lloyd
George Rowe
Molly Thompson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker, Thomas J. Crizer, Harold Lloyd, Sam Taylor, Jean C. Havez, Hal Roach
- Original Title
- Grandma's Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred C. Newmeyer
H.M. Walker, Thomas J. Crizer, Harold Lloyd, Sam Taylor, Jean C. Havez, Hal Roach
Walter Lundin
Thomas J. Crizer
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
H.M. Walker
Writer
Thomas J. Crizer
Writer
Fred C. Newmeyer
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Thomas J. Crizer
Editor
Walter Lundin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grandma's Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grandma's Boy about?
A meek young man must find the courage within when a rogue tramp menaces his hometown.
Who directed Grandma's Boy?
Grandma's Boy was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
Who stars in Grandma's Boy?
The principal cast of Grandma's Boy includes Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Anna Townsend, Charles Stevenson, Dick Sutherland.
When was Grandma's Boy released and how long is it?
Grandma's Boy was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grandma's Boy?
Grandma's Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).