Harold Lloyd Definitive Collection [DVD] [1921]: Amazon.co.uk: Harold Lloyd: DVD

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Collection comprising many of Harold Lloyd’s most famous films, along short films and featurettes. Titles include A SAILOR-MADE MAN, DR JACK, GRANDMA’s BOY, SAFETY LAST, WHY WORRY, GIRL SHY, HOT WATER, THE FRESHMAN, FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE, THE KID BROTHER, SPEEDY, WELCOME DANGER, FEET FIRST, MOVIE CRAZY, THE CAT’S PAW, THE MILKY WAY.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Re-discover a comedy genius!, 24 Jul 2007

By	S. Bracey (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I was a kid there used to be 20 minute compilations of Harold LLoyd movies...on BBC2 I think. I remember them cropping up during school holidays. Maybe you remember them too? "Hooray for Harold Lloyd!" went the memorable theme tune. Although looking back, I don't think I had a proper appreciation of the talent on show, I really do remember enjoying these short programmes of clips. So much so, that Lloyd's name and image stayed with me from those days (20+ years ago).

From time to time over more recent years I have logged into Amazon and other sites on the off-chance of finding his material on DVD. Having read the rave reviews of the American release of this collection I looked forward to the British release. In the meantime I bought Jeffrey Vance's book (which is outstandingly good). My appetite well and truly whetted, I pre-ordered this collection. Imagine my frustration when the release was put back from May to July!

Anyway, it was worth the wait! Having already accumulated knowledge about Harold Lloyd (through the afformentioned book) I have begun to properly discover the immense talent within this fascinating man. The films contained in this collection are not all great, but all are enjoyable. The Freshman, Speedy, Girl Shy, Grandma's Boy, Safety Last, The Kid Brother, Dr. Jack...I could go on but his best features stand comparison with anything produced then or since. The sight gags and visual humour are absolutley timeless in my opinion and you will laugh out-loud, believe me. The shorts move at a generally quicker pace and contain some wonderful sequences. The features appear to me to have been very carefully crafted and many allow space for Lloyd to develop character elements very satisfyingly. Lloyd was a good actor and arguably more versatile than his contemporaries; his "glasses" character allowed him great freedom and his characters appear natural within their stroylines.

Having now read lots about Lloyd I think it is fair to say he was not a "funny man" as such. I think his contribution transcended a particular role or function; everything was agreed and approved by him; ownership of the films was his; the risks were his own, as were the rewards.

The extra features in this collection are all worthwhile...some of the home movies are delightful. Harold Lloyd emerges, in my opinion, as a great and interesting man, clearly loved by those that knew him.
Technically, the films here are somewhat variable; picture quality is never anything less than acceptable and is often exteremely good. The music works very well indeed and complements the images rather than distracting from them.

I cannot recommend this collection highly enough. I think informed opinion now places him amongst the ranks of the very best film-makers. To understand why, buy this box-set! Thanks for reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hooray For Harold Lloyd!, 21 Jul 2007

By	. "peterkirton7" - See all my reviews

This set is wonderful probably the best collection of silent films available!
It includes ALL Lloyd's silent feature films as well the first 5 of his 7 sound films along with a very generous selection of his shorts.
There are commentaries on Safety Last, The Kid Brother, The Freshman, Speedy & Haunted Spooks.
There are lots of other extras these consist;
Mini Biographies
Harolds Hollywood
Greenacres
Home Movies
Leonard Matlin Featurette
Remembering Harold Featurette
Keep 'Em Rolling Featurette
Finding Harold Featurette
USC Gala Dinner
AFI Seminar
Old Gold Comedy Theatre
City Of LA Fiesta Parade Promo
World Of Comedy Trailer
Social Security In Action
The Academy Awards of 1957
Introduction to THE FRESHMAN
Memories, Secrets and Gags
Image Galleries
The Works Of Harold Lloyd
The Scores for the silent films have mostly been done by the incomparable Carl Davis and the great Robert Israel and are all wonderful.
This set is basically the UK release of "The Harold Lloyd Comedy Collection" which was a region 1 release but this set also contains Harold's first sound film "Welcome Danger" which is not on the region 1 set

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious - essential viewing for almost anyone who likes comedy, 4 Mar 2008

By	M. Wilkinson (Portsmouth, Hampshire) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

By chance I saw part of one of Harold Lloyd's silent movies on TV, normally I would not watch a black and white movie let alone a silent film but I started laughing and realised what comic genius I was witness to. Ordering this set came soon after.

You might have trouble getting them out of the box. They're packed in there so tightly that I literally had to get a knife and cut the case to get the individual dvds out but I don't think I can take off a star just for that.

Movies like 'A Sailor made man', 'Safety Last' and 'Why Worry' really make this set worthwhile on their own but there's lots of other good films and shorts, too.

A wonderful set to have in your collection. Anyone who doesn't think they could sit down and enjoy a silent movie (though there are also a few 'talkies' on here) will be converted as soon as one of the movies are played for them.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic movies brilliantly restored
Like many reviewers I first saw short clips of the Harold Lloyd silent comedies on the 'Hooray for Harold Lloyd' TV show in the 1980s. Read more

Published 27 days ago by Gavin Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars Harold Lloyd the definitive collection
Really Love this Dvd Collection have wanted it for so long now.
great value for money.

Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Eileen Kearney

5.0 out of 5 stars harold lloyd definitive collection
harold lloyd was the king in my opinion. better than keaton or chaplin, who were both good. if you like either chaplin or keaton or the kings of double act, laurel and hardy then... Read more

Published 8 months ago by Aa Fielder

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection
This box includes most of Harold Lloyd's work dating from 1919-1932 (I dare to say: all the important silent features). Read more

Published 11 months ago by Ralf Bader

5.0 out of 5 stars The best comedy actor
I liked the silent films best but that said even the several talkies are very good as well though for different reasons. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Morton

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth purchasing just for the one talkie included exclusively in this UK version.
I was lambasted by my family for purchasing this DVD box as I had already possessed US version of this for about 3years . Read more

Published 15 months ago by Kai Hachiya

4.0 out of 5 stars What everyone else said, but...
As there have already been six reviews pointing out how generally great these films are, I won't go over it all again. Read more

Published 20 months ago by A. Howram

5.0 out of 5 stars A well-deserved release of the work of a comic genius
When I was a child and my father first bought a vcr, one of the first things he recorded was a season of Harold Lloyd films. Read more

Published 21 months ago by EV1

5.0 out of 5 stars A pair of glasses and a smile...
...like you, i have happy memories of these films appearing on BBC2 in the school holidays. I loved them. Read more

Published 24 months ago by D. Parker

5.0 out of 5 stars Harold Lloyd
Thanks to S.Bracey! On many occasions I have broused HMV, Virgin etc.. for this DVD or others on Harold Lloyd. Read more

Published on 9 Oct 2007 by Mr. A. J. Crowley

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