---
title: "Girl Shy"
year: 1924
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/girl-shy-1924"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40574
imdb_id: "tt0014945"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 77
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Girl Shy (1924) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/girl-shy-1924

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Girl Shy is a 1924 silent comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor. The movie stars Harold Lloyd as Harold Meadows, a shy and stuttering bachelor who works in a tailor shop. While struggling with his inability to talk to women, Harold authors a guidebook titled The Secret of Making Love, which is intended to assist other bashful men. The narrative follows Harold as he ventures out to publish his book, which contains accounts of fictional romantic conquests. During this journey, he encounters a wealthy woman named Mary, and the two fall in love. The plot takes a dramatic turn when Harold discovers that Mary is preparing to marry a man who is already wed. To prevent the wedding, the protagonist embarks on a hair-raising, daredevil ride to reach her in time. The film features performances by Jobyna Ralston, Richard Daniels, and Carlton Griffin. It is classified as a comedy and romance, with a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Criterion Channel | Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Filmtap | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Filmtap | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Criterion Channel | Filmtap | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Filmtap | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor
- **Networks / Studios**: The Harold Lloyd Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Harold Lloyd** as *Harold Meadows*
- **Jobyna Ralston** as *Mary Buckingham*
- **Richard Daniels** as *Jeremiah 'Jerry' Meadows*
- **Carlton Griffin** as *Ronald De Vore*
- **Nola Luxford** as *Vamp (uncredited)*
- **Judy King** as *Flapper (uncredited)*
- **Ethel Broadhurst** as *Publisher Woman (uncredited)*
- **Sammy Brooks** as *Short Train Passenger (uncredited)*
- **Billy Butts** as *Little Boy (uncredited)*
- **Joe Cobb** as *Boy in Tailor Shop (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Girl Shy online?
Girl Shy is currently available to watch or stream on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Plex, Plex Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Girl Shy worth watching?
Girl Shy holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 77 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Girl Shy and when was it released?
Girl Shy is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 1924. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Girl Shy?
Girl Shy was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Girl Shy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40574)
- [Girl Shy (1924) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40574-girl-shy/cast)
- [Girl Shy (1924) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0014945/)
- ["Girl Shy" (1924) starring Harold Lloyd : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming](https://archive.org/)
- [Girl Shy - KMDb](https://www.kmdb.or.kr/main)

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