Safety Last! (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

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Product Title: Safety Last! (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Product Description:

Experience film history with "Safety Last!"—a timeless silent classic that solidified Harold Lloyd as one of the giants of American cinema. Released on Blu-ray as part of the prestigious Criterion Collection, this film is beautifully restored in high definition, ensuring the best viewing experience of Lloyd’s most iconic work.

"Safety Last!" is renowned for its thrilling climax featuring Lloyd’s perilous clock face climb—a quintessential image in film lore. The story follows the misadventures of a small-town boy trying to make it in the big city. Facing one challenge after another, Lloyd’s character combines wit, charm, and sheer determination in a series of wildly inventive and laugh-out-loud sequences.

This Criterion Collection edition offers a treasure trove of special features including:

• A stunning 2K digital film restoration with an original orchestral score by composer Carl Davis from 1989, synchronized and restored under his supervision and presented in uncompressed stereo on the Blu-ray.
• Audio commentary from film expert Leonard Maltin and Harold Lloyd’s archivist, Richard Correll, providing insights into the film’s production and Lloyd’s career.
• Brand new documentary detailing the film’s enduring legacy and its place in silent film history.
• Rare behind-the-scenes photos and promotional material.
• An analysis of the film’s famous skyscraper sequence, explaining the innovative special effects used to achieve the vertigo-inducing visuals.

Fans of classic cinema and new viewers alike will find joy and excitement in this definitive edition of "Safety Last!". Whether you’re in it for the history, the heart-stopping stunts, or the timeless comedy, this release is a must-own. Enhance your Blu-ray collection with this piece of movie magic and revisit the laughter, thrills, and awe that only Harold Lloyd can deliver.

Add "Safety Last! (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]" to your collection today and relive an important piece of film history that continues to entertain and inspire audiences nearly a century after its original release.