Harold pretends to be a lifeguard but he really has no idea what he's doing. However, a cop soon discovers the impersonation and chases Lloyd for much of the film. In the meantime, Harold finally gets a chance to prove himself when his girl is drowning. As the film ends, the cop is about to finally pounce on Lloyd and the film ends.
About the time they made this Harold Lloyd comedy short, Lloyd began experimenting with his bespectacled character people came to know and adore in the 1920s. However, despite looking like the same character, the charm and innocence of his later wimpy "everyman" just isn't present. But, at the same time, if you don't compare this to later films but to comedies made by other contemporary comedians (such as Chaplin and Arbuckle), BY THE SAD SEA WAVES is an excellent film that is holds its own. A pretty good film and one that shows some of the evolution of Lloyd into a comic genius.
About the time they made this Harold Lloyd comedy short, Lloyd began experimenting with his bespectacled character people came to know and adore in the 1920s. However, despite looking like the same character, the charm and innocence of his later wimpy "everyman" just isn't present. But, at the same time, if you don't compare this to later films but to comedies made by other contemporary comedians (such as Chaplin and Arbuckle), BY THE SAD SEA WAVES is an excellent film that is holds its own. A pretty good film and one that shows some of the evolution of Lloyd into a comic genius.