Girl Shy
1924, English. Directed by Sam Taylor & Fred C. Newmeyer.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Girl Shy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Sam TaylorDirector
- Fred C. NewmeyerDirector
- Harold LloydHarold Meadows
- Jobyna RalstonMary Buckingham
- Richard DanielsJeremiah 'Jerry' Meadows
- Carlton GriffinRonald De Vore
- Nola LuxfordVamp (uncredited)
- Judy KingFlapper (uncredited)
- Ethel BroadhurstPublisher Woman (uncredited)
- Sammy BrooksShort Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Billy ButtsLittle Boy (uncredited)
- Joe CobbBoy in Tailor Shop (uncredited)
- Jackie CondonBoy Having Pants Sewn (uncredited)
- Mickey DanielsNewsboy (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 April 1924
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sam Taylor, Harold Lloyd, Tim Whelan
- Budget
- $400K
- Box office
- $1.6M
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Girl Shy: quick answers
Is Girl Shy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Girl Shy?
Girl Shy runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Girl Shy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Girl Shy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Girl Shy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Girl Shy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Girl Shy on?
Girl Shy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Girl Shy?
If you liked Girl Shy, try It Happened One Night, The Long, Long Trailer, Runaway Bride.
Who directed Girl Shy?
Girl Shy (1924) was directed by Sam Taylor and Fred C. Newmeyer and stars Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Richard Daniels.