Look Pleasant, Please (1918)

In the heart of the city, two entrepreneurs grapple with their own unique predicaments. A flirtatious photographer finds himself in hot water when his advances towards a married client result in a death threat from her jealous husband. Across town, a cunning greengrocer is on the run from the law, his outrageous prices attracting unwanted police attention. Fate tosses these two unfortunate souls onto a common path, their lives intertwining in the most unexpected of ways. The photographer, in a desperate bid to escape the irate husband's wrath, tricks the greengrocer into managing his studio, hoping the husband’s fury will be misdirected. The greengrocer, while initially out of his depth, brings an original, artistic flair to the photography business, charming the eclectic mix of clients who saunter through the studio doors. The plot thickens when the jealous husband storms into the studio with his wife in tow, intent on settling scores. The situation takes a hilarious turn with the unexpected arrival of a window cleaner, adding to the already chaotic atmosphere. Amidst the whirlwind of confusion and mistaken identities, an unlikely duo emerges unscathed, their stories converging to a delightful and unexpected resolution. "Look Pleasant, Please" is a comedic whirlwind of mistaken identities, love triangles, and business blunders, promising a happy ending that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.

Look Pleasant, Please is a comedy movie featuring Harold Lloyd and directed by Alfred J. Goulding.

Look Pleasant, Please is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.