Lloyds films were known for being technologically advanced, and simply hilarious. Here, Lloyd's New York setting allows him to practice his perfect comedic slapstick timing in the guise of his "Glasses Character", as well as meet up with Babe Ruth along the way.
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Ann Christy, Babe Ruth, Bert Woodruff, Byron Douglas, Harold Lloyd
Harold Speedy Swift is an upbeat young man whose fatal attraction for baseball always causes him to lose his jobs. But when speedy discovers that his girlfriend's father is being muscled out of his tr...( read more
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May 22, 2007
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November 15, 2009
a truly great silent comedy.....harold llyod is a genius his comic timing....also itz was nice seeing nyc in 28' changed a bit lol....but as film terrific!!!!!
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August 5, 2009
A great flick with Babe Ruth no less! However, after the Ruth scene the rest of the ending kind of lost it for me.
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June 14, 2009
A brilliant silent film, Harold Lloyd is magnificent. Very enjoyable and entertaining. Funny, touching and a fantastically paced movie. Good writing and direction.
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