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7.3/10
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A hypochondriac vacations in the tropics for the fresh air - and finds himself in the middle of a revolution instead.A hypochondriac vacations in the tropics for the fresh air - and finds himself in the middle of a revolution instead.A hypochondriac vacations in the tropics for the fresh air - and finds himself in the middle of a revolution instead.
John Aasen
- Colosso
- (as Johan Aasen)
Wally Howe
- Mr. Pipps
- (as Wallace Howe)
Jim Mason
- James H. Blake
- (as James Mason)
William Gillespie
- Ship's Officer
- (uncredited)
Sam Lufkin
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
- Guest
- (uncredited)
Charles Stevenson
- Revolutionary with Moustache
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaRingling Brothers circus giant Cardiff Giant (aka George Auger) was contracted to play the role of Colosso, but died shortly after filming began. A nationwide publicity campaign was instituted to find a replacement. Norwegian John Aasen, living in Minnesota, was discovered as a result of a newspaper article about his shoe size.
- GoofsAlthough the film is supposed to be set on a tropical island, the characters all wear Mexican garb except for Harold van Pelham, and the setting looks like a Mexican village. This is because the film was originally set in Mexico, but legal issues forced Harold Lloyd to change the setting to Paradiso.
- Quotes
Harold Van Pelham: Why didn't you tell me I love you?
- ConnectionsFeatured in Le monde comique d'Harold Lloyd (1962)
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Heavily medicated millionaire hypochondriac Harold Van Pelham (Harold Lloyd) is sent to Paradiso, a tropical island nation off South America, for his health. He brings along his adoring nurse and his valet Mr. Pipps. American Jim Blake leads a band of renegades against the sleepy government. Upon arrival, Harold is mistaken for an expected government representative. He escapes the firing squad with the help of wild giant fellow prisoner Colosso.
It's a cute little comedy. The first laugh comes as Harold tries to pull Colosso's tooth. It's extended slapstick fun for a simple premise. The giant is great visual contrast and a fun comedy partner. I don't know if he ever worked with Harold after this. They're certainly good together here although Harold is a little mean sometimes. There's a difference between cluelessness and callousness. As a rich self-obsessed character, he often drifts into the later. There is plenty of great physical comedy although it's missing a final one big stunt.
It's a cute little comedy. The first laugh comes as Harold tries to pull Colosso's tooth. It's extended slapstick fun for a simple premise. The giant is great visual contrast and a fun comedy partner. I don't know if he ever worked with Harold after this. They're certainly good together here although Harold is a little mean sometimes. There's a difference between cluelessness and callousness. As a rich self-obsessed character, he often drifts into the later. There is plenty of great physical comedy although it's missing a final one big stunt.
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- Budget
- $220,626 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 3 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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