Speedy is a 1928 american silent comedy film starring comedian harold lloyd in the. Speedy 1928 plot summary silent comedy filmed in new york city and starring harold lloyd as speedy, he has a girlfriend named jane ann christy and he loves the yankees more than any job he has ever had which is plenty. Speedy 1928 was lloyds final silent film, filmed on the streets of new york city in late 1927. A poster for ted wildes 1928 action film speedy starring harold. Recognized primarily for his status as a new york radio personality, speedy began his career alongside angie. This is a clip from the film speedy 1928 starring harold lloyd. Speedy is a 1928 american silent comedy film starring comedian harold lloyd in the eponymous leading role. These sentences come from external sources and may not be accurate. A poster for ted wildes 1928 action film speedy starring harold lloyd and ann. I have watched several silent films so far, some of which i loved, some of which i did not, but one that. Harold lloyd is a great physical actor, and speedy was a good choice for his comedy. Harold lloyd, ann christy, bert woodruff, babe ruth.
The new catalogue reflects the ongoing evolution of speedys offering to the market, featuring 29 brand new products. Lloyds cameras caught the city in one of its heydays. Speedy was the last silent feature to star harold lloydand one of his very best. The scenes of lloyd taking his best gal to coney island are okay, but i liked the scene where they play house inside of a moving truck more. His unemployed new yorker, nicknamed speedy, sets out on a quest to save the citys last horsedrawn streetcar route, run by the grandfather of his sweetheart jane ann christy. Suddenly, i heard the plaintive cry of a young mexican view full lyrics. For the first time, the new edition gives the equivalent product purchase options against the 50 most popular hire products in the speedy range. Speedy loses his job as a soda jerk, then spends the day with his girl at coney island.
The film was written by albert demond titles, john grey story, j. Chronically unemployed yankees fan harold speedy swift harold lloyd dates jane dillon ann christy, a girl whose beloved grandfather, pop bert woodruff, runs a failing horsedrawn trolley business, in a rapidly changing city where the railway is becoming king. Add to watchlist harold speedy swift, a fan of babe ruth and the new york yankees, saves from extinction the citys last horsedrawn trolley, operated by his girlfriends grandfather. The images displayed on this page are recent additions to the movie title stills collection, a website containing screen captures of titles from feature films. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from speedy at the discogs marketplace. It was lloyds last silent film to be released theatrically the film was written by albert demond titles, john grey story, j. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. You can complete the translation of speedy given by the englishitalian collins dictionary with other dictionaries such as. Plus a totally unscheduled crash caught on film at 1. Speedy is a 1928 american silent comedy film starring harold lloyd. Early on, speedy is established as a man so obsessed with baseball that he insists on working within phoning distance speaking of.
There are also more individual consumable products listed than ever before. The highlight is a spectacular race between a horsedrawn trolley car and an automobile. From its joyous visit to coney island to its incredible babe ruth cameo to its hairraising climactic stunts, speedy is an outofcontrol love letter to new york that will have you grinning from ear to ear. This movie is available but a description has not yet been entered. Speedy was filmed on location, with the californian comedian using new york actors and landmarks in nearly every scene. Throw in a cameo from baseball legend babe ruth, another of the most famous americans of 1928, who is thrown around frantically in the back of harolds taxi cab in a very funny scene, and it was all about crowdpleasing for speedy, a film that lived up to its name by rocketing along, haring through its jokes and slapstick, finding time for a. Regular titles as well as some ending credits and titles from trailers. He then becomes a cab driver and delivers babe ruth to yankee stadium, where he stays to see the game.
Other historically interesting sites include coney islands luna park, and columbus circle and. Launched in 1930 as the express and inspired by that eras rapid transit, todays updated speedy remains a timeless house icon, with its singular silhouette, rolled leather handles and engraved signature padlock. Speedys new york is attitude in motion, busy and gutsy. This was lloyds last silent film, and while some vignettes work better than others, its still a fine example of what lloyd can do. Speedy launches new catalogue featuring new service offerings. Howe story, lex neal story, and howard emmett rogersstory with uncredited assistance. Speedy 1928 1st academy awards 1929 15 stars nominated for 1 award. It showcases the best of silent movies and the best of comedies at this time. Baseball legend babe ruth had a cameo role, playing himself as a very harassed fare when speedy is working as a cabbie. All i have to do is dream single version 2006 remastered version. Thats the movies ostensible plot, but it doesnt really kick in until the final halfhour or so.
Italian words for speedy include veloce, rapido and pronto. Speedy is a good harold lloyd comedy, a great peek into. Much of the film was shot on location in new york over 12 weeks using hidden camera. Harold speedy swift, who is unable to hold a job, saves his girlfriends grandfathers horsecar when it is stolen by a gang of rivals. With harold lloyd, ann christy, bert woodruff, babe ruth.
Speedy 1928 promotional print addeddate 20180412 09. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from speedy update at the discogs marketplace. Speedy harold lloyd and jane ann christy apply some tricks to get a seat on the subway as they ride to coney island in speedy, 1928 view the tcmdb entry for speedy 1928. When the railroad tries to run the last horsedrawn trolley operated by his girls grandfather out of business, speedy organizes the neighborhood oldtimers to thwart their scheme. I realize that silent films arent for everyone but movies like speedy shows a much more attainable film than many other silent movies. Speedy sets about saving the last new york streetcar, driven by pop dillon, his. Speedy 1928 streaming ita film completo in italiano e gratis. Sublime moments of silent film festival lumiere 2017. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info.
It was lloyds last silent film to be released in theatres. Recognized primarily for his status as a new york radio personality, speedy began his career alongside angie martinez and funkmaster flex at hot 97. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads subject to. The slapstick legend reprises his glasses character, this time as a. When a crooked railroad official steals pops last car. Even though this is the only part of the film where you see the chauffeur character, i find the chauffeurs reaction to be the. At ookla, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities can access all of the content at we also strive to make all content in speedtest apps accessible.
The film stars famous comedian harold lloyd in the eponymous leading role. Harold speedy swift, a fan of babe ruth and the new york yankees, saves from extinction the citys last horsedrawn trolley, operated by his girlfriends grandfather. Speedy finds it, drives it furiously through the crowded streets and gets it back in time to make the daily run. This tool can average connection speed for any internet provider, country or city in the world. Buster keaton attempted it with the cameraman 1928, but ultimately he. With reverso you can find the english translation, definition or synonym for speedy and thousands of other words. More than most of lloyds features, speedy is a succession of tangentially related tworeelers, each of which would work would just fine on its own. Speedy is another harold lloyd silent comedy recently restored in 4k by the folks at the criterion collection for their bluray release. Speedy is a 1928 silent film that was one of the films to be nominated for the shortlived academy award for best. Do you want to research connection speed for italy it. Speedy, harold lloyds last silent film, is a superb valedictory to the silent film era. The moment of truth 1965 italian 720p bluray flac x264sadpanda the organizer aka i compagni 1963 italian 720p bluray flac x264sadpanda burroughs. Yankee stadium, coney island and the subway, all as they looked in 1928. Crafted from supple monogram canvas, the speedy 25 is an elegant, compact handbag, the ideal companion for city life.
Speedy loses his job as a sodajerk, then spends the day with his girl at coney island. Speedy 1928 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. They have done a wonderful job here and speedy makes for an. Harold speedy swift, a fan of babe ruth and the new york yankees, saves. Speedy the 1928 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Speedy was the last silent feature to star harold lloyd and one of his very best. On 29 december 2007 italy and libya signed a bilateral cooperation. Find speedy discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Speedy was the last silent feature to star harold lloyd safety. P moved speedy higher solkami moved speedy lower solkami changed description of speedy.