Harold Lloyd

LONESOME LUKE LOLLS IN LUXURY

Rolin Film Co., 1916.  Directed by Hal Roach.  Camera:  Unknown.  With Harold Lloyd, Harold "Snub" Pollard, Bebe Daniels, Gene Marsh, Earl Mohan, Gilbert Pratt, Blanche White.

Luke and his companion (Snub Pollard) become stranded on a desert island.  They survive on rations before being captured by islanders.  They are forced to serve the Chief by fanning his multiple wives.  Luke eventually rises to become Chief of the native inhabitants.  Luke enjoys a life of leisure until he pursues the affections of a pretty white girl, triggering a conflict with her boyfriend.  The rivalry forces Luke to flee, and he swims away to return home.

This short was filmed near San Pedro, California, and is known for its slapstick comedy and adventure themes common in the Lonesome Luke series.