Safety Last!(1923)
You're Going to Explode With "Safety Laughs" when You see This Fun Bomb.
Safety Last! Synopsis
When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
Safety Last! (1923) is a comedy, romance and thriller film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, released on March 12, 1923 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother and Noah Young. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 602 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Writers:
- Hal Roach, Sam Taylor, Tim Whelan
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Lundin
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios, Pathé Exchange
- Budget:
- $121,000
- Revenue:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Safety Last! (1923) Trailer
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Safety Last! Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Safety Last!.
Harold Lloyd's SAFETY LAST! - U.S. Re-release Trailer
Trailer
Harold Lloyd's "Safety Last"- 1923
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The Perfect Timing of Safety Last!
Featurette
Safety Last! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harold Lloyd
as The Boy
Mildred Davis
as The Girl
Bill Strother
as The Pal
Noah Young
as The Law
Westcott Clarke
as The Floorwalker
- Roy Brooks
Roy Brooks
as Man Laughing from Window (uncredited)
Mickey Daniels
as Newsboy with Freckles (uncredited)
Richard Daniels
as Worker with Acetylene Torch (uncredited)
- Ray Erlenborn
Ray Erlenborn
as Newsboy with Cap (uncredited)
William Gillespie
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Helen Gilmore
as Department Store Customer (uncredited)
Wally Howe
as Man with Flowers / Studio Photographer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, written by Hal Roach, Sam Taylor and Tim Whelan, produced by Hal Roach.
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Safety Last! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 602 ratings.
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Safety Last! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Safety Last! online?
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Safety Last! (1923) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Criterion Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Safety Last!?
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The main cast of Safety Last! (1923) includes Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother, Noah Young and Westcott Clarke. The film was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Safety Last! released?
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Safety Last! was released on March 12, 1923 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Safety Last! worth watching?
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Safety Last! (1923) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 602 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Safety Last!?
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Yes. The official Safety Last! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.