Safety Last! is a silent comedy film released in 1923. The story follows a young man seeking a job who ends up climbing the outside of a department store building as part of a publicity stunt. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles and comedic mishaps. The film is known for its iconic image of the protagonist hanging from a clock on the side of the building.
Dr. Jack is a comedy film released in 1922. The movie revolves around Dr. John Jackson, a small-town doctor who faces a professional rivalry with his colleague. The story takes a hilarious turn when Dr. Jackson is confronted with various challenges, including dealing with an escaped mental patient and faking illness. The movie showcases the comedic genius of its lead actor and provides an entertaining experience for the audience.
A young man, eager to marry his girlfriend, enlists in the navy to prove himself. He faces various comedic challenges and romantic rivals along the way.
Too Many Crooks is a lost 1927 American comedy silent film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, written by E.J. Rath and Rex Taylor, and starring Mildred Davis, Lloyd Hughes, George Bancroft, El Brendel, William V. Mong, John St. Polis, and Otto Matieson. It was released on April 2, 1927, by Paramount Pictures.
In 'High and Dizzy,' a man sleepwalks through a series of comedic mishaps, including encounters with a police officer, a doctor, and a nurse. He finds himself in a high-rise apartment building, walking on ledges and hanging on for dear life. With slapstick comedy and hilarious stunts, this film is a true classic of the silent era.
Never Weaken is a silent comedy film from 1921 that tells the story of a man who is laid off from his job and tries to impress his girlfriend by performing dangerous stunts on a construction site.
In Grandma's Boy, a silent comedy from 1922, a timid young man must find the courage to stand up to a bully and save his grandmother's home. With the help of his butler, he discovers his self-confidence and heroism, proving that even the shyest of individuals can find their inner strength.
Temporary Marriage is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Kenneth Harlan, Mildred Davis, and Myrtle Stedman.
Haunted Spooks is a silent film comedy horror short set in a spooky mansion. A young woman becomes the heiress to a haunted house, leading to a series of comedic and spooky encounters. The film follows her attempts to navigate her new inheritance while dealing with scheming relatives and romantic rivals.
Unable to pay train fare for a pet, a girl disguises her dog as a baby. It is later mistaken for a kidnapped baby.
Now or Never is a silent film comedy that follows the story of childhood sweethearts who reunite after many years and find themselves in the middle of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings. With acrobatics, ballroom dancing, and a touch of sepia-tone charm, this short film is a delightful comedy of errors.
Salesman Warren Kent develops the idea of "The Unending Courtship" and manages to convince his new wife Betty of his theory, which entails their living separately and only meeting on Wednesday evenings, as they did while they were engaged. Warren's boss, however, who was never enamored of the idea, fires him when he bungles an account and loses the company a large order. On top of that, through a series of misunderstandings Warren comes to believe that his wife is pregnant and his mother-in-law believes that Warren is having an affair with Betty's friend Ethel. Things go downhill for Warren from there.
An Eastern Westerner is a silent film that follows the misadventures of a New Yorker who gets caught up in a small town's wild west culture. Mistaken identities, poker games, and a run-in with the Ku Klux Klan make for a hilarious and thrilling ride.
'Snub' Pollard and Mildred Davis star in this 1920 comedy short.
A man at a seaside amusement park tries to win the heart of a woman while dealing with a series of comedic mishaps.
In 'I Do,' a newlywed couple experiences comedic misadventures, including babysitting, dealing with a bratty brother-in-law, and encounters with burglars and a sneezing buttermilk bottle. This silent film is filled with topical humor and explores the challenges of marriage.
From Hand to Mouth is a silent comedy film released in 1919. The plot follows a man who must secure an inheritance by saving a kidnapped woman. Throughout the film, he encounters various comedic obstacles and uses his wit to overcome them.
Artist Henry is wildly jealous of his girl Flossie so when he sees her in the arms of another man he overreacts and tries to end it all in a variety of over the top ways. Even when Flossie explains he still tries to end it all until word comes that his uncle has died and left him a million.
In His Royal Slyness, a comedic short film released in 1920, a drunken American book salesman finds himself mistaken for a prince during a royal engagement. He must navigate the royal court, manage his dual identity, and contend with the social unrest and revolution occurring around him. Hilarity ensues as he tries to maintain the charade, all while dealing with the consequences of his drunkenness and the challenges of being an American abroad.
Hilarious scenes from his silent and sound films as compiled and produced by Harold Lloyd himself.