Silent Movie Monday: Safety Last! (1923) starring Harold Lloyd

Get ready for a night of hilarious, edge-of-your-seat excitement with Silent Movie Monday: Safety Last! This unforgettable 1923 comedy stars the legendary Harold Lloyd as a charming young man chasing his dreams in the bustling metropolis – and stretching the truth to impress his girlfriend. When she unexpectedly arrives for a surprise visit, he’s driven to an absurd and daring plan: earning $1,000 by scaling a towering skyscraper! Prepare to be captivated by Lloyd’s masterful physical comedy and the film’s breathtakingly suspenseful set pieces. Critics raved upon its original release, with New York Daily News calling it “photocomic entertainment…in a class by itself,” noting the uproarious laughter and shrieks echoing through theaters. A true cinematic treasure, Safety Last! was recognized by the United States National Film Registry in 1994. And a little movie magic! Harold Lloyd met his beloved leading lady, Mildred Davis, while casting for his short film From Hand To Mouth, and she would star alongside him in multiple films, with Safety Last! marking their final pairing as an onscreen couple. Don’t miss this classic comedy event – it's a laugh riot you won't soon forget!