Safety Last! is a classic silent comedy film released in 1923, directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor. The film stars Harold Lloyd, who plays the role of an ambitious young man named Harold who works as a store clerk in a department store. Harold is deeply in love with his girlfriend Mildred, but he feels like he is not making enough money to support her properly.
To boost the store's sales, Harold comes up with an idea to organize a publicity stunt: he will climb the outside of a tall building in the city and advertise a product while doing it. However, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself, as the building's owner refuses to let a professional daredevil take over.
Harold reluctantly agrees to go through with the stunt, but things quickly go awry. The building is much taller than he anticipated, and he encounters all sorts of obstacles and challenges during his ascent. To make things worse, the police are on his tail, convinced that he is a criminal.
Despite these setbacks, Harold manages to reach the top of the building, but not without sustaining several injuries along the way. His climb becomes a huge sensation, and he becomes a celebrity overnight and finally earns the money he needs to marry Mildred.
Safety Last! is widely regarded as one of the greatest silent comedies ever made, known for its iconic scene of Harold dangling from the clock face of the building high above the city streets. The film has been influential to many comedians and filmmakers, and its legacy continues to this day.