The Freshman
“Harold kicks the fun winning Goal.”
An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.
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Cast
22 people
Harold Lloyd
Harold Lamb
Known for
Safety Last!
Speedy
James Anderson
Chet Trask
Jobyna Ralston
Peggy
Known for
Wings
The Kid Brother
Brooks Benedict
The College Cad
Known for
Speedy
Follow the Fleet
Hazel Keener
The College Belle
Also in
Parisian Love
That Gang of Mine
Joseph Harrington
The College Tailor
Also in
Laughing at Danger
The Broadway Gallant
Pat Harmon
The Football Coach
Known for
Berth Marks
Spite Marriage
Leon Beaumon
Student (uncredited)
Also in
Les Misérables
Pioneer Trail
Ethel Broadhurst
Woman (uncredited)
Also in
The Non-Skid Kid
The Pickaninny
Roy Brooks
Tall Student (uncredited)
Known for
Grandma's Boy
Rosalind Byrne
Girl Caught in Suspenders at Dance (uncredited)
Known for
The Wizard of Oz
Charles Farrell
Student Bell Ringer at Frolic (uncredited)
Known for
City Girl
7th Heaven
Fred C. Newmeyer Director · Sam Taylor Director Tim Whelan Story
Worldwide gross $2.6M · Budget $302K · United States release September 20, 1925
Box office
Budget
$301,681
Worldwide gross
$2,600,000
Gross vs. budget
8.6×
Production
The Harold Lloyd Corporation
Production
Hal Roach Studios
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
United States · September 20, 1925
Theatrical
France
April 1, 2026 · Theatrical · 4k restoration
Germany
November 8, 1926 · Theatrical
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