About Why Worry?

"Why Worry?" is a silent comedy film which was first released in the year 1923 under the direction of Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor. The film primarily revolves around Harold Van Pelham (played by Harold Lloyd), a wealthy American hypochondriac, who travels to the fictitious Central American country called Paradiso for his health, only to find himself involved in a local revolution.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Hal Roach, marking a significant addition to Harold Lloyd's filmography. Lloyd was a well-known comedic actor in the silent film era. "Why Worry?" was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, USA with some panorama shots in Mexico.

Actors

• Harold Lloyd as Harold Van Pelham. Lloyd's comedic timing and classic silent film acting are one of the film's highlights. His portrayal of a rich hypochondriac meets every expectation from his fans.
• Jobyna Ralston as the character of 'The Nurse'. Ralston's character is a dutiful and charming nurse who accompanies Harold to Paradiso and is a perfect foil to Lloyd's character.
• John Aasen as 'The Giant', an originally feared but ultimately friendly character. Aasen's towering presence added a unique element to the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the third movie in which Harold Lloyd's character has the last name 'Van Pelham'.
• The character of the giant is one of the tallest characters in silent film history, played by John Aasen who stood at 8 feet 9.7 inches (2.68 meters).

Quotes

• "You worry about heart trouble - I've got a real disease!" - Harold Van Pelham
• "This is the biggest thing I've ever run across!" - The Giant

Music, Soundtrack

• The film being a silent one, does not have a traditional soundtrack. However, the background score is composed by Robert Israel which perfectly complements the on-screen comedy.