One of the best scenes in the Head Guy is the one that so disturbs Michael Elliot. Having Harry cry "If Nancy don't want me, I want to die" while eating a sandwich is just what Langdon lovers love. Langdon moved comfortably in the realm of terribly awkward moments, especially in his affection for women. His comedy pushed up against the limits of the Roaring 20's sensibilities. He used humor about the effects of Castor Oil,the possibility of physically laying a hen's egg, cross-dressing, cheating, and the wonderful world of adolescent sexual longings in his most fascinating films (The Chaser, Long Pants). By 1930 his directorial power had been unwisely removed by Those Who Know Best in Hollywood,but his stunningly brilliant talent shined through "low comedy" talkie shorts like Head Guy.