Fred C. Newmeyer

Fred C. Newmeyer

Known for

Directing

Born

August 8, 1888

Birthplace

Central City, Colorado, USA

Died

April 24, 1967 (aged 78)

Biography

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, Newmeyer played professional baseball. Partial statistics exist for his time as a left-handed pitcher in Minor League Baseball at the Class D level from 1911 to 1913 in the Southwest Texas League, Michigan State League, and Central Associ...

Best known work

Safety Last!
Safety Last!
1923
The Freshman
The Freshman
1925
Girl Shy
Girl Shy
1924
Grandma's Boy
Grandma's Boy
1922
Never Weaken
Never Weaken
1921
Why Worry?
Why Worry?
1923
Dr. Jack
Dr. Jack
1922
Billy Blazes, Esq.
Billy Blazes, Esq.
1919
Hot Water
Hot Water
1924
Bumping Into Broadway
Bumping Into Broadway
1919

Filmography

  1. 2022

    The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 5

    Director

  2. 1942

    Rodeo Rhythm

    Director

  3. 1937

  4. 1936

  5. 1936

    Arbor Day

    Director

  6. 1936

  7. 1935

  8. 1935

  9. 1934

    No Ransom

    Director

  10. 1934

  11. 1934

    The Big Race

    Director

  12. 1934

    The Moth

    Director

  13. 1932

  14. 1932

  15. 1932

  16. 1932

  17. 1932

  18. 1931

  19. 1930

  20. 1930

    Queen High

    Director

  21. 1930

  22. 1929

  23. 1929

    Rainbow Man

    Director

  24. 1929

  25. 1928

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