“THE KID BROTHER”

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 143, 7 September 1927, Page 15

“THE KID BROTHER”

AT PRINCESS, TIVOLI AND EVERYBODY’S TO-MORROW In an era of broad slapstick comedy, Harold Lloyd again gives the public another legitimate comedy with a dramatic theme, on the order of his memorable "Grandma’s Boy.” With producers once more resorting to the brand of comedy that was popular five- years ago. Lloyd feels that the type of fun staying longest with theatregoers is the well-motivated, human kind with a solid story foundation. The bespectacled comedian has just completed "The Ivid Brother,” which deals with a wholesome, every-day type of character. For his third Paramount release, arriving at the Princess, Tivoli. and Everybody's Theatres to-mor-row, Lloyd selected a theme that allowed for a world of gags, but provides, in addition, a well-knit plot, as he has been found in such great successes as "Grandma’s Boy," "Safety Last,” "Girl Shy,” "College Days” and others. The current slapstick vogue, in the belief of Lloyd, is a natural reaction to a long period of heavy drama. Entertainment appeal runs in cycles, ant) right now comedy appears to be all the rage. Lloyd has always recognised the place of slapstick on the screen, but avoided it, believing that the public likes him best in the sympathetic type of characterisation which must be kept legitimate. Harold has established himself on a unique plane in the motion picture profession, and in checking over the list, he’ll be found alone in this particular brand of comedy.