Forgotten hero of silent movies remembered

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton may have been comedy kings of the silent movies, but not far behind was Harold Lloyd, whose output of short movies reached almost 200.

Now you can see some of his hair-raising exploits — he liked to do his own stunts — in Harold Lloyd:

The Short Films (Cinema Club, €27.99), a collection of 10 films, which showcase his many talents. Presented on two discs, it’s well worth checking out.

Comedy

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