Safety Last!
"You're Going to Explode With "Safety Laughs" when You see This Fun Bomb."
Originally released in 1923. Safety Last! is a comedy/romance film. directed by Sam Taylor. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, and Bill Strother
Synopsis
When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (557 votes)
Budget
$121K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
12.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
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)
Mickey Daniels
as Newsboy with Freckles (uncredited)
Richard Daniels
as Worker with Acetylene Torch (uncredited)
Ray Erlenborn
as Newsboy with Cap (uncredited)
William Gillespie
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $121,000
- Revenue
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Safety Last! about?
When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
Who directed Safety Last!?
Safety Last! was directed by Sam Taylor.
How long is Safety Last!?
Safety Last! has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Safety Last! released?
Safety Last! was released on April 1, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Safety Last!?
The main cast of Safety Last! includes Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother, Noah Young, Westcott Clarke.
Is Safety Last! worth watching?
Safety Last! has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 557 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.