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Lazybones

1925 1h 0m Drama Romance List
Reviews 91% Audience Score 50+ Ratings
"Lazybones" Steve (Buck Jones) is fawned over by his girlfriend, Agnes (Jane Novak) and doting mother. But, when he saves Agnes' sister from a suicide attempt, this loafer suddenly finds himself raising her secret newborn daughter, Kit. His easy life turns hard when the town assumes she's his illegitimate child. Steve is called to fight in World War I, and when he returns Kit is no longer a picked-on kid but a beautiful woman (Madge Bellamy). Then his love becomes not quite so paternal. Read More Read Less

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Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Vivid look at small town life and sexual problems, with major star turn from Buck Jones. Aug 5, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This is a sweet, sentimental, dramatic story of a man and his strangely adopted daughter. It's also got some humor, so it's an enjoyable movie, and I liked it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Tender, moving, funny. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Yes. The subject matter..... it gets creepy toward the end. But there's just so much good going for it. Before the creepiness, it establishes a very genuine and sweet father/daughter relationship. And the earliest scenes with Zasu Pitts are extremely effective. And it's a Borzage movie, so you can expect some unique and beautiful storytelling techniques. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis "Lazybones" Steve (Buck Jones) is fawned over by his girlfriend, Agnes (Jane Novak) and doting mother. But, when he saves Agnes' sister from a suicide attempt, this loafer suddenly finds himself raising her secret newborn daughter, Kit. His easy life turns hard when the town assumes she's his illegitimate child. Steve is called to fight in World War I, and when he returns Kit is no longer a picked-on kid but a beautiful woman (Madge Bellamy). Then his love becomes not quite so paternal.
Director
Frank Borzage
Screenwriter
Frances Marion
Genre
Drama, Romance
Runtime
1h 0m