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Speedy

  • 19281928
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3.7K
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Ann Christy and Harold Lloyd in Speedy (1928)
  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Family
Harold "Speedy" Swift, a fan of Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees, saves from extinction the city's last horse-drawn trolley, operated by his girlfriend's grandfather.Harold "Speedy" Swift, a fan of Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees, saves from extinction the city's last horse-drawn trolley, operated by his girlfriend's grandfather.Harold "Speedy" Swift, a fan of Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees, saves from extinction the city's last horse-drawn trolley, operated by his girlfriend's grandfather.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ted Wilde
  • Writers
    • John Grey(story)
    • Lex Neal(story)
    • Howard Emmett Rogers(story)
  • Stars
    • Harold Lloyd
    • Ann Christy
    • Bert Woodruff
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ted Wilde
  • Writers
    • John Grey(story)
    • Lex Neal(story)
    • Howard Emmett Rogers(story)
  • Stars
    • Harold Lloyd
    • Ann Christy
    • Bert Woodruff
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    • 38User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd
    • Harold 'Speedy' Swiftas Harold 'Speedy' Swift
    Ann Christy
    Ann Christy
    • Jane Dillonas Jane Dillon
    Bert Woodruff
    Bert Woodruff
    • Pop Dillon - Jane's Grand-daddyas Pop Dillon - Jane's Grand-daddy
    Babe Ruth
    Babe Ruth
    • Babe Ruthas Babe Ruth
    Byron Douglas
    Byron Douglas
    • W.S. Wiltonas W.S. Wilton
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Steve Carteras Steve Carter
    King Tut the Dog
    • The Dogas The Dog
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Coney Island Baseball Concessionaireas Coney Island Baseball Concessionaire
    • (uncredited)
    James Bradbury Jr.
    James Bradbury Jr.
    • Chauffeuras Chauffeur
    • (uncredited)
    Edna Mae Cooper
    Edna Mae Cooper
    • Undetermined Secondary Roleas Undetermined Secondary Role
    • (uncredited)
    Josephine Crowell
    Josephine Crowell
    • Lady in Caras Lady in Car
    • (uncredited)
    Andy De Villa
    • Traffic Copas Traffic Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Dime
    Jimmy Dime
    • Toughas Tough
    • (uncredited)
    Bobby Dunn
    Bobby Dunn
    • Toughas Tough
    • (uncredited)
    Herbert Evans
    Herbert Evans
    • Restaurant Manageras Restaurant Manager
    • (uncredited)
    Lou Gehrig
    Lou Gehrig
    • Lou Gehrigas Lou Gehrig
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Gilbert
    Dick Gilbert
    • Tough Guyas Tough Guy
    • (uncredited)
    Tommy Hicks
    • Fat Kid on Subwayas Fat Kid on Subway
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ted Wilde
    • Writers
      • John Grey(story) (screenplay)
      • Lex Neal(story) (screenplay)
      • Howard Emmett Rogers(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    "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 oldtimers to thwart their scheme. —Herman Seifer <alagain@aol.com>
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    • Taglines
      • LLOYD'S LATEST (original print ad - all caps)
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      During the Coney Island magic mirror scene, Harold Lloyd gives the middle finger to his reflection in the mirror. This obscene gesture was permitted by censors in motion pictures prior to the enforcement of the draconian Hayes Code in 1934 and can be seen in a number of other contemporary films such as The Lost Squadron (1932). According to modern sources, this may be the earliest example of this gesture on film.
    • Goofs
      When Speedy (Harold Swift) gets his summons to appear in court for his reckless driving, it's dated July 30, and he's to appear on August 9, 1927. A minute later he reads the "Last Minute News" column in the paper about Babe Ruth signing baseballs, and it says at the bottom (before they focus on the ball signing particulars) that he hit his 58th home run yesterday. He did that on September 29, 1927 (and actually hit two that day, bringing his total to 59). By July 30 of that year, he had hit "only" 34 home runs.
    • Quotes

      Babe Ruth: [after riding in Speedy's cab] If I ever want to commit suicide, I'll call you.

    • Alternate versions
      In 1992, The Harold Lloyd Trust and Photoplay Productions presented a 85-minute version of this film in association with Thames Television International and Channel Four, with a musical score written by Carl Davis. The addition of modern credits stretched the time to 86 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Calendar: Episode dated 16 April 1962 (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Speedy Boy
      Written by Jesse Greer and Raymond Klages

    User reviews38

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Essential for Lloyd fans; New York in the 20s the icing on top
    A delightful Harold Lloyd piece in which, in a nice change of pace, his character is a self-assured, confident young man living in New York during the roaring twenties, who loves baseball as much as he loves his girlfriend. Trouble is afoot however, when business tycoons try to buyout his father-in-law's lone horse and buggy track for their development. Things turn unlawful when goons are hired to try and thwart the buggy's run, which must be made at least once every 24 hours, or Pop can lose his license.

    Everything plays out in the traditional Lloyd way, with wonderful gags and set pieces, but the biggest treat of all is the roughly twenty minute escape Lloyd takes with his girl to Coney Island. Wonderfully shot, it is truly a pleasure to see Coney Island in it's hey day. As well, Babe Ruth does a nice turn playing himself.

    A must see.
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    • Feb 18, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 4, 1928 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Гонщик
    • Filming locations
      • Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • The Harold Lloyd Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent

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