

Why Worry?
“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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Where is Why Worry? streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Fawesome | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
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
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 Van Pelham

Jobyna Ralston
The Nurse

John Aasen
Colosso

Wally Howe
The Valet

James Pier Mason
Jim Blake

Leo White
Herculeo

Gaylord Lloyd
Man

Mark Jones
Mounted Captain

William Gillespie
Ship's Officer (uncredited)

Sam Lufkin
Soldier (uncredited)

Lee Phelps
Guest (uncredited)

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.











