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1928 | Not Rated | 86 minutes | DCP | English Intertitles | Click Title for Details
Speedy was the last silent feature to star Harold Lloyd, and one of his very best. The slapstick legend reprises his "Glasses Character," this time as a good-natured but scatterbrained New Yorker who can't keep a job. He finally finds his true calling when he becomes determined to help save the city's last horse-drawn streetcar, which is operated by his sweetheart's crusty grandfather. From its joyous visit to Coney Island to its incredible Babe Ruth cameo to its hair-raising climactic stunts on the city's streets, Speedy is an out-of-control love letter to New York that will have you grinning from ear to ear.
A silent film has no synchronized recorded sound or dialogue. Words are conveyed through stylized gestures, pantomime and title cards. Technology for synchronized dialogue was only made practical in the late 1920s. By 1930 "talkies" became more and more commonplace. Popular production of silent films ceased shortly thereafter.
We are proud to screen some timeless and historic masterpieces. These wonderful screen gems are enhanced by live piano accompaniment from Cleveland native David Drazin, an accomplished virtuoso with a talent for playing off the cuff. David selects the perfect piece from his impressive mental repertoire to heighten the viewing experience for our audience. In addition to knowing just the right thing to play for any silent film imaginable, David is also an expert in jazz, classical, blues, and boogie-woogie. Having his talent truly makes our Silent September Series something to behold. Come share in the experience!
