Speedy

Speedy

Speedy is a 1928 silent film that was one of the films to be nominated for the short-lived Academy Award for Best Director of a Comedy. It starred famous comedian Harold Lloyd in the eponymous leading role, and it was his last silent film to be released in theatres. The film was written by Albert DeMond , John Grey , J.A. Howe , Lex Neal , and Howard Emmett Rogers with uncredited assistance from Al Boasberg and Paul Girard Smith. It was directed by Ted Wilde . It was shot on location in New York City. The plot revolves around Harold 'Speedy' Swift's attempts to save the last horse-drawn...
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quick facts
Release date:1928
Directed by:Ted Wilde
Runtime:86 Minutes
Producer:Harold Lloyd
Editor:Carl Himm
Music by:Carl Davis, Don Hulette, Don Peake
Cinematography:Walter Lundin
Screenplay by:Albert DeMond
Genre:Comedy

Cast of Speedy

Harold Lloyd
Harold Lloyd
Born:Apr. 20, 1893
Died:Mar. 8, 1971
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth
Born:Feb. 6, 1895
Died:Aug. 16, 1948
Ann Christy
Ann Christy
Born:May 31, 1905
Died:Nov. 14, 1987
Bert Woodruff
Bert Woodruff
Born:Apr. 29, 1856
Died:June 14, 1934

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1928 Academy Award for Best Director, Ted Wilde
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Film director of Speedy

Ted Wilde
Ted Wilde
Born: December 16, 1889
Died: December 17, 1929

Ted Wilde was a comedy writer and director during the era of silent movies, though he also produced two movies with sound in 1930. He was born in New York, New York. His initial career was as a member of Harold Lloyd's writing staff. His final film as a director was Clancy in Wall Street in 1930....
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Filming locations for Speedy

New York City
New York City

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the film "Speedy"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the movie is 86 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who was the producer of the movie, "Speedy"?
  • A:
    Harold Lloyd was the film's producer.
  • Q:
    Who starred in movie, "Speedy"?
  • A:
    Harold Lloyd, Ann Christy, Bert Woodruff, Babe Ruth, Ann Christy and Bert Woodruff starred in the movie.
  • Q:
    Which screenwriter wrote the film Speedy?
  • A:
    Albert DeMond wrote the film's script.
  • Q:
    Who directed the movie "Speedy"?
  • A:
    Ted Wilde was the motion picture's director.
  • Q:
    The movie, "Speedy" is in what genre?
  • A:
    It is classified as... Silent film and Indie.
  • Q:
    When did the movie "Speedy" debut?
  • A:
    The movie was released in 1928.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the motion picture "Speedy"?
  • A:
    The total time for the movie is 86 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the motion picture Speedy?
  • A:
    Carl Davis, Don Hulette and Don Peake composed the original music score for the film's soundtrack.
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