Fred C. Newmeyer

Directing

Fred C. Newmeyer

Born 1888-08-08 Central City, Colorado, USA 42 films

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 in 71 films between 1914 and 1923. Prior to his film career…

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Filmography

42 films
Safety Last! poster

When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force…

Safety Last!

★ 7.7 1923

Don't Shove poster

Harold and his rival fight over Bebe on her birthday, first at her home and then at a nearby skatin…

Don't Shove

★ 6.1 1919

The Marathon poster

Boy trying to impress girl, gets chased by her father and the police right into an ongoing marathon.

The Marathon

★ 5.7 1919

Young Mr. Jazz poster

While running away from his girl's father, Harold's car breaks down in front of a dance hall run by…

Young Mr. Jazz

★ 5.9 1919