I love silent comedies. Sure they're silly and eccentric being based on buffoonery and slapstick but nevertheless entertaining and very fun to watch. I always admired the works of Charlie Chaplin and I consider him the best filmmaker of all times. I always adored Buster Keaton whose stone face comedy has widened and stretched the genre to unbelievable heights. And who could forget Harold Lloyd with his fast-paced action-filled thrilling short and full-length movies?
"Never weaken" is one of many movies that he did together with his then to-be-future-wife Mildred Davis. This 28-minute short is a classic Lloyd-esque comedy where he does unthinkable breathtaking stunts all by himself. The scene on the construction site in particular is a great example of Harold's skills and dexterity where he, after his character's failed attempt to commit suicide, tries with all his might to stay alive to see the light of day safe on the ground again. The action goes very fast, one incredible scene replaces the other and wouldn't you know it - the movie is over and you're left with the feeling of wanting more.
"Never weaken" is one of many movies that he did together with his then to-be-future-wife Mildred Davis. This 28-minute short is a classic Lloyd-esque comedy where he does unthinkable breathtaking stunts all by himself. The scene on the construction site in particular is a great example of Harold's skills and dexterity where he, after his character's failed attempt to commit suicide, tries with all his might to stay alive to see the light of day safe on the ground again. The action goes very fast, one incredible scene replaces the other and wouldn't you know it - the movie is over and you're left with the feeling of wanting more.