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Whether that was clever camera tricks or not and not as high as it looks. It was all very convincing to me.
Anything with heights like that and the chance of someone falling just makes me so nervous but of course you keep watching. And with this there were moments of levity and humor. Just so cleverly done.
Just loved this film. Harold Lloyd is my favorite.
Definitely had me stressing
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Just watched this for the first time, and I'm totally there with you. TENSION!
shareIt was extremely good camera work, for the most part. In the days before green screens and video-edited backgrounds, the fact that Harold's climb sequence is practically seamless speaks to the incredible skill of the old-time filmmakers.
Now, the long shots of 'Limpy Bill' climbing the building were legit; the actor was a daredevil building climber in real life. The reason he limps in the movie was that he fell and broke his leg before filming started; so when you see him climbing the building, remember that he's doing it with a broken leg.
Safety precautions were taken for Harold's climb sequence, but he still had to do all the climbing you see on film, and he was missing a couple of fingers on his right hand; he wore a glove with prosthetics, to hide it.
So one guy with a broken leg and one guy with half a hand made a movie where they both climbed buildings.
- What are you gonna do, when the world catches on?
Oh wow I didn't know that about Limpy. I need to watch it again. Sometimes I miss things.
I knew that Harold had a prosthetic. He didn't let that deter him from making films. And now I know it didn't deter LB either. So impressive.
Yes, incredibly skilled. I just love the old films. I have so much respect for the work and dedication they put into them.
All these old films need to be preserved.
And new and younger generations need to know about them. I hope some have the patience to watch them. I think Kids seem to want color and fast paced.
My grandson is nearly 6. I'm going to introduce him to some fun old movies over time. Maybe he'll appreciate them. His dad, my son. Has some appreciation. He took film/video classes in college. He made a couple of silent films for his assignments which were great fun to watch.
He didn't carry on with film though and changed major to science courses. But I think he has a really good eye and editing skills. Maybe I'm biased because he's my son. ;)
Anyway thanks for your response.
I started watching the silent classics with my grandfather before I was 5, so I think your grandson is at the perfect age to get him interested in them. Our PBS station used to run silent comedies - including a 'Harold Lloyd Show' - on Sunday afternoons in the 1970s. After church, the families would gather at Grandpa's house for lunch, and Grandpa and I would watch silent comedies, together. Great days, great memories. I hope you can make some great memories with your grandson.
- What are you gonna do, when the world catches on?
And he did it with missing fingers!
shareYes, the whole climb makes me tense but I really enjoyed watching.
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