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...Freshman. The advent of Harold Lloyd is always a major matter in the movies. His latest scenario goes back to the ever reliable college campus, and attempts to make merry with the ever reliable boob who becomes the college hero. Possibly Mr. Lloyd was too well aware of the reliability of his material. He did not seem to strive as usual for novelty. It would be madness to say that The Freshman is not funny. Mr. Lloyd could be funny playing an undisturbed mummy. Simply this: The Freshman is not so funny as earlier of the comedian's adventures...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Films Oct. 5, 1925 | 10/5/1925 | See Source »

...SHOW-OFF-One of the best etchings of the eternal boob, whose sprightly enthusiasm for himself remains undampened by a sparkling shower-bath of satire...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: The Theatre: Jul. 21, 1924 | 7/21/1924 | See Source »

...SHOW-OFF-A gorgeous satire of the eternal boob, casting himself for his favorite role of the leading...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: Comedy | 4/7/1924 | See Source »

...Potters. Though the word "boob" is rather an outworn colloquialism, it must be revived to designate the type lampooned by Playwright J. P. McEvoy. He has written a satire live with savage bristles, has hurled it full in the face of the great American boob...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: New Plays: Dec. 17, 1923 | 12/17/1923 | See Source »

...first opportunity to apply for these unassigned rooms, the Chairman of the Committee will hold office hours today in Randolph 52 between 4 and 6 o'clock. The following applications are unassigned: The Red-Headed League, Hennessey's Three Stars, The Greasy Grinds, Optimists, Where-You-Bot-the-Hat, Boob McNutt, Khuram Khan, U. R. Innoazark, Everett H. Winthrop, Rob Roy, Capt. Blood's Crew...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 1924 SENIOR DORMITORY | 1/17/1923 | See Source »

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