Speedy was the last silent featur e to star Harold Lloyd\, and one of his very best. The slapstick legend re prises his "Glasses Character\," this time as a good-natured but scatterbr ained New Yorker who can't keep a job. He finally finds his true calling w hen he becomes determined to help save the city's last horse-drawn streetc ar\, which is operated by his sweetheart's crusty grandfather. From its jo yous visit to Coney Island to its incredible Babe Ruth cameo to its hair-r aising climactic stunts on the city's streets\, Speedy is an out-of-contro l love letter to New York that will have you grinning from ear to ear.
\nA silent film has no synchronized recorded sound or dialogue. Words a re conveyed through stylized gestures\, pantomime and title cards. Technol ogy for synchronized dialogue was only made practical in the late 1920s. B y 1930 "talkies" became more and more commonplace. Popular production of s ilent films ceased shortly thereafter.
\nWe are proud to screen some timeless and historic masterpieces. These wonderful screen gems are enhan ced by live piano accompaniment from Cleveland native David Drazin\, an ac complished virtuoso with a talent for playing off the cuff. David selects the perfect piece from his impressive mental repertoire to heighten the vi ewing experience for our audience. In addition to knowing just the right t hing to play for any silent film imaginable\, David is also an expert in j azz\, classical\, blues\, and boogie-woogie. Having his talent truly makes our Silent September Series something to behold. Come share in the experi ence!
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