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Matinee Screening

THE FRESHMAN at the Orpheum Theatre

Saturday, June 7, 2025

2 p.m.

Join us for a 100th-anniversary screening of THE FRESHMAN (1925)! Accompanied live by the powerful sounds of the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, watch as Lloyd tackles 1920s college life with a hilarious climax at L.A.’s very own 91ֱ��Memorial Coliseum. Packed with laughter and unforgettable stunts, THE FRESHMAN features Harold Lloyd is at his best, proving that even the most unlikely hero can score big!

Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets will be available for purchase at the box office at the Orpheum Theatre.

THE FRESHMAN (1925)

Join us for a 100th-anniversary screening of Harold Lloyd’s silent comedy THE FRESHMAN (1925), set to live musical accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ!

Harold Lloyd’s THE FRESHMAN remains a landmark film in American cinema. The story follows Lloyd as an eager but awkward college newcomer who dreams of becoming the most popular student on campus. In his quest for acceptance, he mimics movie clichés and throws himself headfirst into school life—often with hilariously disastrous results. His earnestness and charm eventually win over his peers, culminating in a climactic football game that cements his place in campus lore.

Shot on location at iconic Southern California landmarks like the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the film offers a rare, glimpse of these venues in their early days. THE FRESHMAN is both a time capsule of its era and a testament to Harold Lloyd’s comedic brilliance.

THE FRESHMAN is paired with Harold Lloyd’s short, NUMBER, PLEASE? (1920), a silent comedy cleverly blending Lloyd’s signature slapstick humor with romance! This laugh-out-loud film follows Lloyd as he tries to win over a beautiful woman amidst a series of comedic mishaps.

***MATINEE SCREENING***

Saturday, June 7th, 2 p.m.

NUMBER, PLEASE? (1920)
NR (Not rated)
Black and White/Digital
25 mins.

THE FRESHMAN (1925)
NR (Not rated)
Black and white/Digital
1 hr. 16 mins.

$20 Members | $25 General Public | $10 Youth (17 and under)

Discounts are available for groups of 12 or more. Contact us at ainshishian@laconservancy.org.

Randy Haberkamp, film historian and preservation advocate, in conversation with Suzanne Lloyd, actor and granddaughter of Harold Lloyd

Live pre-show organ music by Edward Torres. Musical accompaniment for Number, Please and The Freshman by Randy Woltz.

Stay in your seats after the screening for a FREE Q&A about the Orpheum Theatre’s organ, the Mighty Wurlitzer.

The films in this series are presented as originally created during a different time period and may contain negative attitudes, language, and depictions of people and/or cultures. The Los Angeles Conservancy does not condone these representations.��

With Gratitude to Our Screening Sponsors

Join us for THE FRESHMAN at the Orpheum Theatre on June 7th! | Wikimedia Commons

Harold Lloyd's character is ready for college—armed with nothing but his optimistic grin, school spirit, and a knack for turning every simple task into a hilarious mishap. THE FRESHMAN 1925 | Wikimedia Commons

With a nickname like "Speedy," what could go wrong? Lloyd makes quite an impression on and off the field in this hilarious college comedy.

In NUMBER, PLEASE?, Harold Lloyd's charm and clumsiness collide as he tries to win the girl and outsmart the phone booth! NUMBER, PLEASE? (1920)

You'll be two misunderstandings away from a perfect storm of slapstick in this classic Harold Lloyd short! NUMBER, PLEASE? (1920)

There is no better way to enjoy a classic silent than at the Orpheum where the keys of the Mighty Wurlitzer organ bring these pictures to life. | Photo by Mike Hume.

June 7th is opening day at the historic Orpheum Theatre on Broadway! | Photo by Mike Hume

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The Orpheum Theatre is wheelchair accessible for both restrooms and seating and can provide an assisted listening device upon advance request. Please contact the Conservancy at (213) 623-2489 at least twenty-four hours before your visit to arrange for this device.

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No refunds or exchanges. If you cannot attend the screening, we will gratefully accept your purchase as a tax-deductible donation if you notify us at (213) 623-2489. Tickets are also transferable.

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