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Why Worry?

1923·Movie·NR·63 min·6.5(45)

Come and See the Enormous Giant, 8ft. 9in. high, who helps Harold Quell a Revolution in Six reels of the cleverest and funniest humor imaginable.

A hypochondriac vacations in the tropics for the fresh air - and finds himself in the middle of a revolution instead.

Where to watch Why Worry? in United States

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United StatesCriterion Channel, FawesomeApple TV Store, Fandango At Home
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About Why Worry?

Why Worry? is a 1923 English-language comedy film directed by Sam Taylor and Fred C. Newmeyer. The cast is led by Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, John Aasen. It has a runtime of 1h 3m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome.

Why Worry? was produced by Hal Roach Studios and Pathé Exchange and made in United States of America. It was released on September 9, 1923, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Sam Taylor, Fred C. Newmeyer
Writers
Sam Taylor, Ted Wilde, Tim Whelan
Release date
September 9, 1923
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Hal Roach Studios, Pathé Exchange
#silent film

Why Worry? cast & crew

Why Worry? was directed by Sam Taylor and Fred C. Newmeyer and written by Sam Taylor, Ted Wilde, and Tim Whelan.

The cast features Harold Lloyd as Harold Van Pelham, Jobyna Ralston as The Nurse, John Aasen as Colosso, Wally Howe as The Valet, James Pier Mason as Jim Blake, and Leo White as Herculeo.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Walter Lundin and it was produced by Hal Roach.

Is Why Worry? worth watching?

At 1h 3m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, Why Worry? is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Why Worry?

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Cast of Why Worry?

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Harold Van Pelham

Jobyna Ralston

Jobyna Ralston

The Nurse

John Aasen

John Aasen

Colosso

Wally Howe

Wally Howe

The Valet

James Pier Mason

James Pier Mason

Jim Blake

Leo White

Leo White

Herculeo

Gaylord Lloyd

Gaylord Lloyd

Man

Mark Jones

Mark Jones

Mounted Captain

William Gillespie

William Gillespie

Ship's Officer (uncredited)

Sam Lufkin

Sam Lufkin

Soldier (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

Lee Phelps

Guest (uncredited)

Charles Stevenson

Charles Stevenson

Revolutionary with Moustache (uncredited)

Why Worry? — FAQs

Where can I watch Why Worry? in United States?

Why Worry? is streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome in United States.

Is Why Worry? on Criterion Channel?

Yes — Why Worry? is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.

What language is Why Worry? in?

Why Worry? is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Why Worry??

Why Worry? runs 1 hours 3 minutes (63 minutes).

What is Why Worry? rated?

Why Worry? is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 45 ratings.

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