Fred C. Newmeyer

Directing

Fred C. Newmeyer

Born August 8, 1888 · Central City, Colorado, USA

Died April 24, 1967 · aged 78

A native of Central City, Colorado, Newmeyer is best known for directing a handful of films in the Our Gang series and for directing several Harold Lloyd movies. With Sam Taylor, Newmeyer co-directed Lloyd in films including Safety Last! (1923), Girl Shy (1924), and The Freshman (1925). Newmeyer also had an extensive directing and acting resume in other comedy short films. He appeared as an actor …

Known For

Safety Last!Safety Last! · 1923
Safety Last!
★ 7.71923
MovieComedyRomance
When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
Bumping Into BroadwayBumping Into Broadway · 1919
Bumping Into Broadway
★ 6.91919
MovieComedy
A young playwright spends his last cent to pay the past-due rent for the pretty dancer who's his boarding house next-door neighbor. Soon after, he winds up at a gambling club, where he wins big - just before a police raid.
Girl ShyGirl Shy · 1924
Girl Shy
★ 6.91924
MovieComedyRomance
Harold Meadows is a shy, stuttering bachelor working in a tailor shop, who is writing a guidebook, The Secret of Making Love, for other bashful young men. Fate has him meet rich girl Mary, and they fall in love. But she is about to wed an already married man, so our hero embarks upon a hair-raising daredevil ride to prevent the wedding.
Captain Kidd's KidsCaptain Kidd's Kids · 1919
Captain Kidd's Kids
★ 6.21919
MovieComedyFantasy
After a wild bachelor party, our hero finds himself aboard a sailing vessel where he encounters numerous adventures. In a dream sequence, he fantasizes that the ship is seized by a band of female pirates.
The FreshmanThe Freshman · 1925
The Freshman
★ 7.01925
MovieComedyRomance
An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.
Love, Laughs and LatherLove, Laughs and Lather · 1917
Love, Laughs and Lather
1917
MovieComedy
An Englishman and his valet have adventures in the American West.
From Laramie to LondonFrom Laramie to London · 1917
From Laramie to London
1917
MovieComedy
An Englishman and his valet tour the American West.
Lonesome Luke, MessengerLonesome Luke, Messenger · 1917
Lonesome Luke, Messenger
★ 4.61917
MovieComedy
While on the job, delivering a message, Luke finds himself in a girl's seminary.

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