# Safety Last! (1923)

> A penniless young salesman invents a glamorous career and risks a dizzying department-store climb to win the girl and prove himself.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13493

## Facts

- Runtime: 73 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Thriller
- Director: Sam Taylor, Fred C. Newmeyer
- Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother, Noah Young, Westcott Clarke, Roy Brooks, Mickey Daniels, Richard Daniels
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0014429/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, breezy, suspenseful, classic movie night, family viewing

## Synopsis

A small-town boy's big city dreams lead to hilarious misadventures and unexpected romance.

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