The Kid Brother
Seen it?1927 | 82 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1927: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The timid youngest son of the most important family in town must use his wits to win the respect of his strong father and the love of a beautiful new woman in town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ted Wilde, Harold Lloyd
- Harold LloydHarold Hickory
- Jobyna RalstonMary Powers
- Walter JamesJim Hickory
- Leo WillisLeo Hickory
- Olin FrancisOlin Hickory
- Constantine RomanoffSandoni
- Eddie Boland'Flash' Farrell
- Frank LanningSam Hooper
- Ralph YearsleyHank Hooper
- Mabel ShoultersHank's Mother (uncredited)