Speedy
"You've Waited a Year for This But WOW! What a Hit!"
Originally released in 1928. Speedy is a comedy film. directed by Ted Wilde. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harold Lloyd, Ann Christy, and Bert Woodruff
Synopsis
Speedy loses his job as a soda jerk, then spends the day with his girl at Coney Island. He then becomes a cab driver and delivers Babe Ruth to Yankee Stadium, where he stays to see the game. When the railroad tries to run the last horse-drawn trolley (operated by his girl's grandfather) out of business, Speedy organizes the neighborhood old-timers to thwart their scheme.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (106 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Harold Lloyd
as Harold 'Speedy' Swift
Ann Christy
as Jane Dillon
Bert Woodruff
as Pop Dillon
Babe Ruth
as Babe Ruth
Byron Douglas
as W.S. Wilton
Brooks Benedict
as Steve Carter
Ernie Adams
as Baseball Concessionaire (uncredited)
James Bradbury Jr.
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
Edna Mae Cooper
as (uncredited)
Josephine Crowell
as Lady in Car (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Harold Lloyd Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speedy about?
Speedy loses his job as a soda jerk, then spends the day with his girl at Coney Island. He then becomes a cab driver and delivers Babe Ruth to Yankee Stadium, where he stays to see the game. When t...
Who directed Speedy?
Speedy was directed by Ted Wilde.
How long is Speedy?
Speedy has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Speedy released?
Speedy was released on April 7, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Speedy?
The main cast of Speedy includes Harold Lloyd, Ann Christy, Bert Woodruff, Babe Ruth, Byron Douglas.
Is Speedy worth watching?
Speedy has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 106 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.