1. Harold Lloyd
(1893 – 1971)

2. Harold Lloyd Grew up in the mid-West
Family moved to California in 1910
Lloyd initially worked with the Edison Film Company
Made some early short films with Keystone Studios
Eventually worked at Hal Roach studios

3. Safety Last (1923)
Success of this film allowed Lloyd to become an independent producer (like Chaplin and Keaton)
Lloyd was the most profitable film performer of the 1920’s

4. Harold Lloyd and Hal Roach together created his “Glass” character
“a resourceful, success- seeking, go-getter”
His films were known for:
Chases
Daredevil physical stunts