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Safety Last! (1923)

โ€œYou're Going to Explode With "Safety Laughs" when You see This Fun Bomb.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 602 votes 1h 13m nr ComedyThrillerRomance

#1 of 1 films from 1923 #185 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Sam Taylor, Fred C. Newmeyer ยท Written by Tim Whelan, Hal Roach, Sam Taylor

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Overview

When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.

Cast

Harold Lloydas The Boy
Mildred Davisas The Girl
Bill Strotheras The Pal
Noah Youngas The Law
Westcott Clarkeas The Floorwalker
Roy Brooksas Man Laughing from Window (uncredited)
Mickey Danielsas Newsboy with Freckles (uncredited)
Richard Danielsas Worker with Acetylene Torch (uncredited)
Ray Erlenbornas Newsboy with Cap (uncredited)
William Gillespieas General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Helen Gilmoreas Department Store Customer (uncredited)
Wally Howeas Man with Flowers / Studio Photographer (uncredited)
James T. Kelleyas Old Driver of Delivery Truck (uncredited)
Billie Latimeras Tall Customer (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMarch 12, 1923
Runtime73 min (1h 13m) โ€” about the same as the 1923 average of 73 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$121,000
Box office$1,500,000 (12.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0014429

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Questions

How long is Safety Last!?
Safety Last! runs 73 minutes (1h 13m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Safety Last! worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 602 votes, which places it #1 of 1 films released in 1923 in this index (top 100%) and #185 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Safety Last!?
Safety Last! was directed by Sam Taylor, Fred C. Newmeyer.
Who stars in Safety Last!?
Harold Lloyd as The Boy; Mildred Davis as The Girl; Bill Strother as The Pal; Noah Young as The Law; Westcott Clarke as The Floorwalker; Roy Brooks as Man Laughing from Window (uncredited).
What is Safety Last! rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Safety Last!?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/305873.

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