Turner Classic Movies often has a Harold Lloyd marathon, and sometimes Lloyd's daughter is on hand with an introduction. She and TCM have apparently brought a multitude of new fans to him, and he deserves every one.
In "The Milky Way" Harold Lloyd outdoes even himself, and that is (as it is intended) high praise.
Far and away better than the remake with the execrable Danny Kaye, this movie has a terrific cast and good script.
Helen Mack, one of my particular favorites, gets a rare chance to shine, and she grabs that chance and really does shine in a marvelous performance.
Adolphe Menjou, another of my favorites, is just great, nicely underplaying a character role.
Actually, everyone seems to be just about perfect in their roles.
Add good directing, good writing, and the whole experience is thoroughly enjoyable.
You don't have to wait for TCM to bring it around: There is a version at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0x128sbn74
In "The Milky Way" Harold Lloyd outdoes even himself, and that is (as it is intended) high praise.
Far and away better than the remake with the execrable Danny Kaye, this movie has a terrific cast and good script.
Helen Mack, one of my particular favorites, gets a rare chance to shine, and she grabs that chance and really does shine in a marvelous performance.
Adolphe Menjou, another of my favorites, is just great, nicely underplaying a character role.
Actually, everyone seems to be just about perfect in their roles.
Add good directing, good writing, and the whole experience is thoroughly enjoyable.
You don't have to wait for TCM to bring it around: There is a version at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0x128sbn74