Safety Last!
Seen it?1923 | 73 min | Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 12 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Apartment, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 13 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1923: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$2 million worldwide on a $121K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Taylor, Fred C. Newmeyer
- Harold LloydThe Boy
- Mildred DavisThe Girl
- Bill StrotherThe Pal
- Noah YoungThe Law
- Westcott ClarkeThe Floorwalker
- Roy BrooksMan Laughing from Window (uncredited)
- Mickey DanielsNewsboy with Freckles (uncredited)
- Richard DanielsWorker with Acetylene Torch (uncredited)
- Ray ErlenbornNewsboy with Cap (uncredited)
- William GillespieGeneral Manager's Assistant (uncredited)