Speedy (film)
A
Paramount
Release
Passed by the National Board of Review
Copyright, 1928, by Harold Lloyd Corporation
Harold Lloyd
in
Speedy
Directed
by
Ted Wilde
Story and Scenario by
John Grey
Howard Rogers
Lex Neal
Jay Howe
Photography by
Walter Lundin
Titles by
Albert DeMond
Production Manager
John L. Murphy
Special Photography
H. Kohler
Asst. Director
Gaylord Lloyd
Art Director
L. K. Vedder
Technical Director
William MacDonald
Film Editor
Carl Himm
Produced by
Harold Lloyd Corporation
William R. Frasher, Gen. Mgr.
The cast
| Harold "Speedy" Swift | Harold Lloyd | |
| Jane Dillon | Ann Christy | |
| Pop Dillon, Her Grand-daddy | Bert Woodruff | |
| Babe Ruth | Himself | |
| W. S. Wilton | Byron Douglas | |
| Steve Carter | Brooks Benedict | |
New York, where everybody is in such a hurry that they take Saturday's bath on Friday so they can do Monday's washing on Sunday.
In an old-fashioned corner of the city—a section that had never acquired the pace of the rest of New York.
Tel. Bryant 7700
"Ladies an' Gents: On your right is a vehicle that has defied the rush of civilizashun——the last horse car in New York."
"The car is owned and driven by one of New York's and nature's noblemen—Pop Dillon."
"Mr. Dillon, the officials of my railroad want to know if you've decided to accept their offer for your track."
"I told you what my price is——an' I'm stickin' to it."
"If you don't take this offer, the chances are you'll get nothing!"
"Well, I ain't got nothin', so if I don't get nothin'—I won't have nothin' less than I've got."
Jane Dillon, in love with life, her grand-daddy—and somebody else.
"Well, Grand-daddy, they can't keep Speedy down——he's got another new job."
"Speedy gets plenty of jobs—but he'll never keep one while his mind is full of baseball."
"He'll keep this one. He said he'll own the place in six months."
Far away from the quiet of Pop Dillon's neighborhood, roaring fans were cheering the Yankees on in a crucial game.
The only thing Speedy required of his employers was that their store be within phoning distance of the Yankee Stadium.
Baseball-Score
| Yanks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White Sox | 0 | 0 | 1 |
0 0 0
0 0 1
"An orangeade, please."
Baseball-Score
| Yanks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| White Sox | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
0 0 0 3
0 0 1 0
"Have these delivered to my wife right away. I've got to square myself for being out all night."
"Get your hat and coat."
"Have these flowers at the boss's house in twenty minutes—or don't come back."
W. C. Anderson
Sporting Goods
Score Board
| R | H | E | Yankees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | Cf. Combs | |
| 1 | 1 | Ss. KoenigBatter | |
| 0 | 1 | Rf. Ruth | |
| 0 | 1 | 1b. Gehrig | |
| 1 | 2 | Lf. Muesel | |
| 0 | 1 | 2b. Lazzeri | |
| 3b. Dugan | |||
| C. Collins | |||
| P. Pennog |
| S | 0 | 5 | 1 | B | B |
LFCFRF
| Ball | 0 |
| Strike | 0 |
| Out | 0 |
| Runs | 0 |
| White Sox | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metzler Cf. | 1 | 1 | |
| Hunnefld Ss. | 1 | 3 | |
| Barrett Rf. | 1 | 2 | |
| Clancy Lf. | 1 | ||
| Falk 1b. | 2 | ||
| Ward 2b. | 2 | ||
| Kamm 3b. | 1 | ||
| Crouse C. | |||
| Blnkmnshp P. |
| S | 0 | 4 | 1 | B | B |
| Yankees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |||||
| White Sox | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Accountant, semi-senior, wanted in office of a certified public accountant, one who can handle small jobs without assistance. W 161 Times.
Accountant, junior, for staff of C. P. A.; must have some bookkeepjng experience; state age, education, experience, salary. W 135 Times.
Artist—On silk screen, process for advertising tire covers; must be first-class and fully experienced, understand layout cutting and stencil, mixing and applying of paints; steady position; write giving qualifications and salary desired, etc.; confidential. Y 2219 Times Annex.
Artists and Interior Decorators; painters need not apply. Call Thursday, between 8 and 12, 1516 Paramount Building.
"Well, Speedy—how's the new job coming along?"
"Oh, I got out of that job all right. I didn't have any trouble."
"Big men don't keep jobs like that. You never heard of Lincoln jerking soda water."
"I wish I could get rid of my rheumatics like you do your jobs."
"Rub my neck, will you, Speedy?"
"Aw, Jane—why worry about losing a job on Saturday, when we can go to Coney Island on Sunday?"
"Besides, you know I always get a job on Monday."
W. S. Wilton
Vice-President
N. Y. Inter-City R. R. Co.
"Mr. Dillon, it seems my agent was unsuccessful in dealing with you—so I've come for your rock-bottom price."
Rumored Plan Cannot Succeed Unless Small Franchises Are Bought Up
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Inter-City Railway Company held this morning it was unanimously voted to consolidate the companies.
$10,000
$70,000
"Why, this price is ridiculous for an old contraption like yours!"
"That's the price I'm going to get—an' it ain't a contraption—it's a horse car."
"Dillon, if you won't sell out——perhaps there are ways I can force you out!"
"He can't force you out, can he, Pop?"
"The folks at the City Hall said that as long as my car runs once every twenty-four hours, the car an' track is mine."
When a boy loses his job, buys a new suit and takes a girl to Coney Island, he's either insane or in love——and there's not much difference.
Evening Journal
Sally's ShouldersNew York Evening JournalTake home
dated & printed
a record of
your weight and
fortune
Your fortune
You are beloved by the one you love. Soon you will have a home for two or four——or more.
Coney Island Express
"The next stop is Forty-second street, isn't it?"
What
The Well Dressed
Man
Will Wear
Marx Heffler & Sharp
1492 Broadway
George C. Tilyou's Steeplechase Park
Ton of FunGeo. C. Tilyou'sSteeplechase
and
Hamburgers
"Say, what's the idea? I just bought this suit!"
Fresh Paint
2 for 25¢Atlantic Seafood Co.
"You thief! It's men like you that make women afraid to wear underwear."
Prize
For Anyone Staying On This Wheel
3 Minutes
Hot
Corn on the Cob
15¢
Every Night at 11 O'Clock
Special Drawing
This turn is
for the
special prize
"Hey, Jimmie!"
Greenwich
Transfer Co.
31 Douglas St.
Cr. 7515
Hauling & Moving
"Say, Jimmie, I'm broke. Will you give us a lift back to the city?"
"Say, I'll bet there's enough furniture here for a cozy little home."
Home Sweet Home
"Come on, Jane, what do you say we get married—and let Pop live with us?"
"Speedy, I couldn't think of getting married——till grand-daddy's affairs are settled."
"Leave it to me, Jane—I'll get a job in the morning and help you out till Pop gets what he wants."
[...] references; experienced. Cosmopolitan Hotel, 129 Chambers.
Taxi driver wanted—Must be good steady worker.
The Only One Garage,
- 483 Amsterdam Ave.
Towing Service Man, must be good worker. Night shift.
The Only One Garage
"Stick right on the job—and be courteous to the customers."
"Say, after a customer rides in my cab, he'll never ride in another."
Out of Order
The Only One
| 15¢ first |
5¢ each add. |
| ¼ | ¼ |
Mile
The hours went by—and so did Speedy's customers.
"Why don't you keep the door and get a new car?"
"Go on home before yuh see an elephant pushin' a baby carriage!"
"Pennsylvania Station—and step on it!"
"Where's my fare?"
"I had to go fast——I had detectives in back."
"If you try it again, you'll have stripes in front!"
"We missed our man! Drive us to the Municipal Ferry as fast as you can!"
"We'll fix that. While we're with you, there's no speed limit!"
"Say, you crazy nut——where did you learn to drive?"
"I didn't. It's a gift."
"If you get tough with me, I'll run you in right now!"
"I can't be bothered—tell the guys inside."
"Arrest this man! He almost killed me in the back seat!"
"One more ticket and you go to jail."
Time 1-P.M.SummonsNo. 88961
City Magistrates' Court, 4 District
In the Name of the People of the State of New York
To Harold Swift
You are hereby summoned to appear before the 4 District City Magistrates' Court No. 154-E.-67 Street, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, on the 9th day of August 1927, at 10 o'clock in the Forenoon, to answer a charge made against you by Police Officer O'brien ⟨in the⟩ 8 Precinct, for violation of Reckless Driveing [...] your failure to appear at the time and place herein mentioned, you [...] to a fine of not exceeding fifty dollars, or to imprisonment not exceeding ten days, or both.
Dated at The City of New York, this 30th of July
- Attest:Dan O'brien Police Officer
31 Precinct
Time 1.30 P.M.
Form 177 P. D.Chief City Magistrate42-2132-28-N
Last Minute News
The busy Babe Ruth is to spend the noon hour at the City Orphan Asylum on First Avenue giving signed baseballs to his young admirers. Not only has the Bambino beaten his home run record up to date but he is busy as ever giving help and cheer wherever he can. Yesterday was his 58th and with a double header today George Herman should make it an even sixty.
The busy Babe Ruth is to spend the noon hour at the City Orphan Asylum on First Avenue giving signed baseballs to his young admirers. Not only has
Babe Ruth, the idol of American boys—little and big.
"Hey, taxi!"
"Drive me to the Yankee Stadium—in a hurry!"
"Gee, Babe, you've done more for baseball than cheese did for Switzerland."
"Gosh, Babe—this is the proudest moment of my life!"
"If you don't look out, it'll be the last."
"Even when you strike out, you miss 'em close."
"I don't miss 'em half as close as you do."
"Step on it—or you'll have me late!"
"If I ever want to commit suicide I'll call you."
"Want to see the game?"
"I'll be back as soon as I park my cab."
"Attaboy, Babe!"
"So this is the way you drive my cab!"
"Give me the hat, the money, and everything connected with the job."
"You said you wanted everything——you got it."
"Carter, I've investigated Dillon's affairs—and I've discovered a way to force him out."
"If the car doesn't run once in twenty-four hours, Dillon will lose his railroad."
"You send a gang down to start a fight on the car and get rid of the old man in the mix-up."
"Then drive the car away and get rid of it!"
"What's the matter, Speedy—are you sick?"
"I'm all right, Pop—but how about you?"
"Pop, you're a sick man—you need a vacation."
"Why don't you take a rest for a few days—and let me drive the car?"
At night, Pop's car was used as a clubhouse by the old tradesmen of the neighborhood.
"What's the trouble now?"
"There's something crooked. I got three aces an' he's got four."
"Speedy, now that you're drivin' the car, you must have it here on time for our games."
"I'm not so sure that you'll have the car to play in very long."
"I got a tip that there's a tough gang coming down to take Pop's car."
"Boys, if anybody tries to take this car, we ought to have somethin' to say about it!"
"Us boys fought in the Civil War an' our old password was——it smells like rain."
"If you get in trouble, pass the word 'It smells like rain'; Jed'll blow his bugle—an' we'll all be there."
"In twenty years, I ain't fought with nobody but my wife—an' I'm right on edge!"
The next morning found Speedy driving the car—conscious that at any moment he might be unconscious.
Laundry
Period Costumes
Antiques
Old Armors
"Catch that man! He got away with our pay roll!"
"It smells like rain."
"It smells like rain."
"It smells like rain!"
"It smells very much like rain!"
Koetter's
First Class
Sporting Goods
Central Paint
Varnish Works
Under New Management
438B
La Belle Beauty Parlor
Hairdressing, Manicuring
The casualties of the fight were eight broken noses, a splintered wooden leg, a cracked glass eye and a sprained wishbone.
Grab the car tonight and take it to the old hide out on Kent Ave.
The next morning the sun was almost afraid to come out—because it could still see stars.
Kent Av.
"Pop, the car's been stolen—and it hasn't run in twenty-two hours!"
"We've got to find it and bring it back by ten o'clock—or your railroad's gone!"
An hour later—miles away on the other side of the city.
Kent Av.
Tailor & RepairingNaval Uniforms to Order
Corn On Cob
10¢
Hot Corn On Cob 10¢
Watermelon on Ice 10¢
"Mad dog! Mad dog!"
"Is Speedy back, yet?"
W. N. Snowden.BlacksmithW. N. Snowden.
"The kid's got the car an' he's drivin' across town! Have the gang stop him!"
"If he gets by me, you guys wreck him before he hits Dillon's track!"
Horse Show
Supreme Motion Picture
"The Traffic Cop"
at the
Apollo Theatre
now
"Here he comes! Stick right beside me and he'll have to stop!"
Men at Work
Road Closed N.Y.S.D.
"We'll wreck him here! Tear up the planks!"
"Mr. Dillon, I thought things over—and I've decided to meet your price."
"Did you hear what he said, Speedy?"
"Pop's slightly deaf and he can't hear a word you say——till you get up to a hundred thousand.
"I'll bring you a check in the morning."
"Jane, what do you say we take the horse car——and drive to Niagara Falls?"
The End
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