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Beat It

February 24, 1918 0h 11m

Originally released in 1918. Beat It is a comedy film. directed by Gilbert Pratt. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, and Bebe Daniels

Synopsis

Harold Lloyd starred in the successful Lonesome Luke series. However, he soon grew tired of the obvious Charlie Chaplin imitation. In an attempt to reinvent himself, Lloyd donned a pair of horn-rimmed glasses, and thus, a new comedy legend was born. Setting himself against Chaplin, Lloyd's "glasses character" was an everyman, a resourceful go-getter who embodied the ambitious, success-seeking attitude of 1920s America.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 24, 1918 107 years ago
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Runtime 0h 11m 11 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Rolin Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beat It about?

Harold Lloyd starred in the successful Lonesome Luke series. However, he soon grew tired of the obvious Charlie Chaplin imitation. In an attempt to reinvent himself, Lloyd donned a pair of horn-rim...

Who directed Beat It?

Beat It was directed by Gilbert Pratt.

How long is Beat It?

Beat It has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).

When was Beat It released?

Beat It was released on February 24, 1918 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Beat It?

The main cast of Beat It includes Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Bebe Daniels, Maybelle Ballard, William Blaisdell.