About the film
Safety Last! is a 1923 American silent romantic comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. It includes one of the most famous images from the silent-film era: Lloyd clutching the hands of a large clock as he dangles from the outside of a skyscraper above moving traffic. The film was highly successful and critically hailed, and it cemented Lloyd's status as a major figure in early motion pictures. It is still popular at revivals, and it is viewed today as one of the great film comedies.
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Why it still matters
- Best for fans of silent comedy; Harold Lloyd stars, directed by Sam Taylor and Fred C. Newmeyer.
- The clock tower climb is one of the most famous stunts in film history.
- About 74 minutes long with no dialogue, so anyone can follow it.
