Harold "Speedy" Swift, a fan of Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees, saves from extinction the city's last horse-drawn trolley, operated by his girlfriend's grandfather..


Is Speedy Worth Watching Today? Speedy, Harold Lloyd’s final silent feature from 1928, remains a vibrant, essential watch today, particularly for anyone with an appreciation for the foundational artistry of physical comedy and classic Hollywood. It's a joyful, often breathless experience for silent film enthusiasts, co...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Ted Wilde

J. Gordon Edwards
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"Is Speedy Worth Watching Today? Speedy, Harold Lloyd’s final silent feature from 1928, remains a vibrant, essential watch today, particularly for anyone with an appreciation for the foundational artistry of physical comedy and classic Hollywood. It's a joyful, often breathless experience for silent film enthusiasts, comedy purists, and those curious about New York City's past. However, viewers accustomed to modern pacing or who struggle with the conventions of silent cinema—its reliance on title..."
John Grey, Howard Emmett Rogers, Paul Gerard Smith, J.A. Howe, Al Boasberg, Albert DeMond, Lex Neal
United States
Comedy, Action, Family

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