Girl Shy (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1924, Girl Shy is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Harold Meadows is a shy, stuttering bachelor working in a tailor shop, who is writing a guidebook, The Secret of Making Love, for other bashful young men. Fate has him meet rich girl Mary, and they fall in love. But she is about to wed an already married man, so our hero embarks upon a hair-raising daredevil ride to prevent the wedding.
Who’s in it. Girl Shy stars Harold Lloyd as Harold Meadows, Jobyna Ralston as Mary Buckingham, Richard Daniels as Jeremiah 'Jerry' Meadows and Carlton Griffin as Ronald De Vore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Girl Shy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girl Shy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl Shy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl Shy (1924)?
- In US, Girl Shy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Girl Shy worth watching?
- Girl Shy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Girl Shy?
- Girl Shy stars Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Richard Daniels, Carlton Griffin and Ethel Broadhurst.
- When was Girl Shy released?
- Girl Shy was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.