Tag: Silent Movie Star

  • SAFETY LAST!

    SAFETY LAST!

    “Safety Last!” is a 1923 American silent romantic comedy directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor, starring Harold Lloyd in one of his most famous roles. The film is renowned for its iconic scenes of daredevil stunts, particularly the thrilling climax where Lloyd’s character hangs precariously from a skyscraper’s clock. The film opens with…

  • SUNSET BLVD.

    SUNSET BLVD.

    “Sunset Blvd.” is a classic film noir released in 1950 and directed by Billy Wilder. The film stars William Holden as Joe Gillis, Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, and Erich von Stroheim as Max Von Mayerling. The story is narrated by Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter who accidentally stumbles upon the decaying mansion of former…