Harold Lloyd in Safety Last – 9/30/23 Film Events August 29, 2023September 25, 2023 100 Years of Cinema Under the Stars Safety Last! 100th Anniversary Screening on Saturday, September 30 With live, original music by Retroformat Musical Director Cliff Retallick Our Summer series of monthly screenings under the stars in Glendale's Brand Park concludes on Saturday, September 30th with a 100th anniversary screening of Harold Lloyd's silent comedy masterpiece, Safety Last! In the film, Harold moves to the big city to seek his fortune so that he can afford to marry his sweetheart. Finding work as a clerk in a department store, Harold soon learns that fortunes are hard to come by, but sends inflated descriptions of his progress back home. Reality sets in as his sweetheart arrives, and he must go to great lengths to create the illusion that he's as successful as he's claimed. In the final set piece, he climbs a 12-story building to win $1,000, resulting in the iconic image of Harold hanging from the hand of the clock with the street far below. This screening also coincides with the September 29 observance of Silent Movie Day, which is an annual event celebrating our silent cinema heritage, intended to raise awareness of the great legacy of silent films, and the importance of preserving this precious heritage so it may be enjoyed by generations to come. Virtual Introduction and Harold Lloyd Home Movies Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of Harold Lloyd, will appear onscreen to introduce the film. In addition, she'll be providing "home movies" showing Harold relaxing with friends and family. 35mm Silent Movie Camera on Display Thanks to our friends at the History for Hire prop
100 Years of Cinema Under the Stars Film Events August 1, 2023August 29, 2023 Coming this summer - screenings of representative films celebrating the first centuries of Warner Bros. and the Walt Disney Company, plus a 100th anniversary presentation of Harold Lloyd's silent comedy classic Safety Last! with live musical accompaniment. Save the last Saturday of July, August and September for these outdoor screenings on the lawn of the historic Doctors' House in Glendale's Brand Park. More details will be forthcoming in the near future. The series is a presentation of Alex Film Society, Retroformat Silent Films, The Glendale Historical Society and Brand Associates, with generous support provided by the City of Glendale's Community Services & Parks . The presentation of Harold Lloyd's Safety Last! On September 30th is adjacent to Silent Movie Day, a global event dedicated to celebrating and preserving silent movies. Image Credit: Silent film star Harold Lloyd in Safety Last; Image courtesy of Harold Lloyd Entertainment.