Greenacres estate

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Photograph caption reads "The 15.7 acre estate, 'Greenacres,' Harold Lloyd's home from 1929 until his death in 1971, will be auctioned off on July 27 by the realty auction firm of Milton J. Wershow Co. The 44-room Italian Renaissance mansion is surrounded by seven gardens, each with a different theme, an Olympic size swimming pool, tennis and handball courts and a canoe run." Shown is side or back view of the mansion, partially obscured by trees. In front of the home is an expansive lawn with a border of low bushes and plants, and stairs leading to the lawn are next to a wall. Two chimneys can be seen. The mansion is located at 1740 Greenacres Drive in Beverly Hills, near Benedict Canyon Drive. Harold Lloyd was born on April 20, 1893 in Burchard, Nebraska. He was an American actor, comedian, film director, producer, screenwriter, and stunt performer who is best known for his silent comedy films.