Speedy (1928) in Color — Starring Harold Lloyd & Ann Christy

Speedy (1928) — Buy This Classic in Color

Discover Speedy, Ted Wilde’s 1928 comedy starring Harold Lloyd, Ann Christy, and Babe Ruth, now available as a professionally colorized version. Own this classic movie in color as a DRM-free MP4 digital download for just €15.00.

Plot Summary

Harold ‘Speedy’ Swift is a lovable but hopelessly unreliable young man in New York City who cannot hold a job because of his obsession with baseball and the New York Yankees. His long-suffering girlfriend Jane is patient, but her grandfather Pop Dillon has bigger problems — he operates the last horse-drawn streetcar line in Manhattan, and a powerful transit company is desperate to seize his franchise. The crooked company will stop at nothing, including sabotage and intimidation, to force Pop out of business. When Speedy realizes that Pop’s franchise will expire unless the streetcar makes at least one run per day, he springs into action. In a madcap race against time, Speedy must drive the rickety horse-drawn car through the chaotic streets of 1920s New York while fending off hired thugs, navigating traffic jams, and surviving one hair-raising mishap after another. The climactic chase through the streets of Manhattan is one of the most spectacular action sequences in silent comedy, with Harold Lloyd performing death-defying stunts amid real traffic and pedestrians. Along the way, he takes Babe Ruth on a wild taxi ride through Manhattan that is one of the most famous comedy sequences in silent film history. This classic movie is a joyous celebration of New York City and one of Harold Lloyd’s greatest comedies, preserving a vanished world of horse-drawn streetcars and roaring twenties energy.

Cast & Crew

Director: Ted Wilde

Stars: Harold Lloyd, Ann Christy, Babe Ruth, Bert Woodruff, Brooks Benedict, Byron Douglas

Harold Lloyd is at the peak of his comic powers as Speedy, combining his trademark physical daring with endearing everyman charm. His ability to perform genuinely dangerous stunts while maintaining perfect comic timing is on full display in the hair-raising streetcar chase through Manhattan. Ann Christy is sweet and appealing as Jane, providing the romantic anchor that keeps Speedy’s manic energy grounded. Babe Ruth himself delivers a surprisingly natural and charming cameo as the greatest baseball player in the world. Bert Woodruff brings warmth and sympathy as Pop Dillon, the elderly streetcar operator whose plight drives the plot.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

Speedy was originally filmed in black and white during the final golden age of silent cinema. This professionally colorized restoration brings frame-by-frame precision to the bustling streets of 1920s New York, the Yankee Stadium sequences, and Harold Lloyd’s spectacular chase through Manhattan. The colorized version brings vibrant life to this restored classic film, revealing the energy and color of Roaring Twenties New York — the Coney Island midway, the bustling city streets, and the green diamond of Yankee Stadium — in ways that deepen the viewer’s immersion in this extraordinary time capsule. Now also available in colour.

Buy Speedy in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

Speedy was Harold Lloyd’s last silent film and features remarkable location footage of 1920s New York City, including Coney Island, the Lower East Side, and the real Yankee Stadium during an actual game. Babe Ruth appears as himself in one of the earliest celebrity cameos in film history, and his scenes with Lloyd crackle with spontaneous energy. The film preserves a vanished New York that no longer exists — the horse-drawn streetcars, the old neighborhoods, and the street life of a city on the cusp of the modern age. Director Ted Wilde received an Academy Award nomination for Best Comedy Direction at the first-ever Oscars ceremony. Through colorization, this landmark silent comedy reaches new audiences who can experience the joy, energy, and visual splendor of Harold Lloyd at his finest.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD restored
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: Musical score accompaniment
• Runtime: Approximately 86 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Is Babe Ruth really in this film?
A: Yes, Babe Ruth appears as himself in a famous sequence where Harold Lloyd drives him in a taxi through New York City traffic. It is one of the earliest and most delightful celebrity cameos in cinema history.

Q: Is this a silent film?
A: Yes, Speedy is a 1928 silent film with intertitles. The download includes a musical score accompaniment that enhances the comedic timing and excitement of the action sequences.

Q: How does colorization enhance this time capsule of 1920s New York?
A: Colorization brings the vibrant energy of 1920s New York to spectacular life — the bright lights of Coney Island, the green of Yankee Stadium, and the bustling color of Manhattan’s streets create an immersive visual experience that transports viewers back to the Roaring Twenties.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as an MP4 file compatible with virtually any device or media player.

Q: Is there DRM on the file?
A: No. The download is completely DRM-free so you can watch it on any device without restrictions.

Q: How quickly can I watch after purchase?
A: Your download link is available instantly after payment, so you can start watching within minutes.

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