Never Weaken (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1921, Never Weaken is a comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. Our hero (Lloyd) is infatuated with a girl in the next office. In order to drum up business for her boss, an osteopath, he gets an actor friend to pretend injuries that the doctor "cures", thereby building a reputation. When he hears that his girl is marrying another, he decides to commit suicide and spends the bulk of the film in thrilling, failed attempts.
Who’s in it. Never Weaken stars Harold Lloyd as The Boy, Mildred Davis as The Girl, Roy Brooks as The Other Man and Mark Jones as The Acrobat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Never Weaken has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Weaken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Weaken tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Weaken (1921)?
- In US, Never Weaken is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Never Weaken worth watching?
- Never Weaken holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never Weaken?
- Never Weaken stars Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Roy Brooks, Mark Jones and Charles Stevenson.